New binder-drug conjugates (adcs) and use thereof

ABSTRACT

The present application relates to new binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of N,N-dialkylauristatins that are directed against the target mesothelin, to active metabolites of these ADCs, to processes for preparing these ADCs, to the use of these ADCs for treating and/or preventing illnesses, and also to the use of these ADCs for producing medicaments for treating and/or preventing illnesses, more particularly hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases such as, for example, cancer diseases. Such treatments may be practised as a monotherapy or else in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.

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The present application relates to new binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of N,N-dialkylauristatins that are directed against the target mesothelin, to active metabolites of these ADCs, to processes for preparing these ADCs, to the use of these ADCs for treating and/or preventing illnesses, and also to the use of these ADCs for producing medicaments for treating and/or preventing illnesses, more particularly hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases such as, for example, cancer diseases. Such treatments may be practised as a monotherapy or else in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.

Cancer diseases are the consequence of uncontrolled cell growth in a wide variety of tissues. In many cases the new cells penetrate existing tissue (invasive growth), or they metastase into remote organs. Cancer diseases occur in a wide variety of organs, and the illnesses often progress in a tissue-specific manner. The designation “cancer disease” as a generic term therefore describes a large group of defined diseases of different organs, tissues and cell types.

Early-stage tumours may be able to be removed by surgical and radiotherapeutic measures. Metastasized tumours can generally only be given palliative therapy by means of chemotherapeutic agents. The objective in that case is to achieve the optimum combination of improving quality of life and prolonging remaining lifetime.

The majority of the chemotherapeutic agents which are presently administered parenterally are often not target-directed at the tumour tissue or the tumour cells, but instead, as a result of their systemic administration, are distributed non-specifically within the body, hence including at locations at which exposure to the drug is undesirable, such as in healthy cells, tissues and organs, for example. This may lead to unwanted side-effects and even to serious effects of general toxicity, which then often greatly limit the therapeutically useful dose range of the drug, or necessitate complete cessation of medication.

The improved and selective availability of these chemotherapeutic agents in the tumour cell or the immediately surrounding tissue, and the associated boost in effect, on the one hand, and minimization of toxic side-effects, on the other hand, have therefore been a focal point for a number of years in the development of new chemotherapeutic agents. Many attempts have been made to date to develop efficient methods of introducing the drug into the target cell. Optimizing the association between drug and intracellular target and minimizing the intercellular distribution of drug, to adjacent cells, for example, nevertheless continue to constitute a difficult problem.

Monoclonal antibodies, for example, are suitable for the target-directed addressing of tumour tissue and tumour cells. The significance of such antibodies for the clinical treatment of cancer diseases has seen a considerable general increase in recent years, based on the activity of such agents as trastuzumab (Herceptin), rituximab (Rituxan), cetuximab (Erbitux) and bevacizumab (Avastin), which have since been approved for the therapy of individual, specific tumour diseases [see e.g. G. P. Adams and L. M. Weiner, Nat. Biotechnol. 23, 1147-1157 (2005)]. Consequently there has also been a marked increase in interest in so-called immunoconjugates such as, for example, the aforementioned ADCs, in which an internalizing antibody directed against a tumour-associated antigen is joined covalently via a linking unit (“linker”) to a cytotoxic agent. Following introduction of the ADC into the tumour cell and subsequent cleavage of the conjugate, either the cytotoxic agent itself or another metabolite with cytotoxic activity, formed from the cytotoxic agent, is released within the tumour cell, where it is able to develop its effect directly and selectively. In this way it would be possible to keep the damage to normal tissue within significantly closer limits in comparison to a conventional chemotherapy of the cancer disease [see e.g. J. M. Lambert, Curr. Opin. Pharmacol. 5, 543-549 (2005); A. M. Wu and P. D. Senter, Nat. Biotechnol. 23, 1137-1146 (2005); P. D. Senter, Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol. 13, 235-244 (2009); L. Ducry and B. Stump, Bioconjugate Chem. 21, 5-13 (2010)].

Instead of antibodies, it is also possible for binders from the small-molecule drug sphere to be used as binders which bind selectively to a specific target location (“target”), such as to a receptor, for example [see e.g. E. Ruoslahti et al., Science 279, 377-380 (1998); D. Karkan et al., PLoS ONE 3 (6), e2469 (Jun. 25, 2008)]. Also known are conjugates of cytotoxic drug and addressing ligand that exhibit a defined cleavage point between ligand and drug for the release of the drug. A “predetermined break point” of this kind may exist, for example, within a peptide chain which can be cleaved selectively at a particular site by a specific enzyme at the location of action [see e.g. R. A. Firestone and L. A. Telan, US Patent Application US 2002/0147138].

The activity of monoclonal antibodies is demonstrated in various types of cancer. Thus HERCEPTIN® and Erbitux® are used successfully in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer and EGFR-positive colorectal cancer, respectively.

The coupling of cytotoxic compounds to antibodies forms an extended possibility for additionally improving cancer therapy, since these conjugates allow tumour-specific toxophore accumulation and at the same time reduce the systemic toxicity. With respect to activity and tolerance, clinical studies with brentuximab vedotin in Hodgkin's lymphoma and with trastuzumab-DM1 in breast cancer have yielded highly promising results, which support the development of new antibodies and new ADCs against other tumour antigens.

The mesothelin precursor polypeptide is a glycophosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchored glycosylated cell surface protein which is cleaved proteolytically into a 30 kDa N-terminal secreted polypeptide (megakaryocyte potentiating factor, MPF) and a 40 kDa C-terminal polypeptide which is present on the cell membrane predominantly with GPI anchoring (mesothelin) (Chang, K. and I. Pastan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, (1996) 93(1):136).

On account of this surface expression and of the overexpression in a number of types of tumour, more particularly in ovarian carcinoma, in carcinoma of the pancreas and in mesotheliomes, and also on account of the highly limited expression in normal tissue, mesothelin represents a suitable antigen for monoclonal antibody therapy (Argani, P. et al., Clin. Cancer Res. (2001) 7(12): 3862; Hassan, R., et al., Clin. Cancer Res. (2004) 10(12 Pt 1):3937). The precise function of mesothelin is unknown to date; mesothelin gene-deficient mice do not exhibit any instantaneous anatomical, haematological or reproduction-restricting peculiarities (Bera, T. K. and I. Pastan, Mol. Cell. Biol. (2000) 20(8):2902). Mesothelin, however, is a highly variable protein, which is subject to posttranslational modifications such as proteolytic digestion and glycosylations (Hassan, R., et al., Clin. Cancer Res. (2004) 10(12 Pt 1): 3937). Therapeutic antibodies ought therefore to recognize an invariant epitope independently of the individual mesothelin modifications. Antibodies can be selected according to their desired properties, such as invariant affinity or internalization, for example, with the use of monoclonal antibodies guaranteeing that these properties on the one hand apply in respect of all antibodies and on the other hand can also be produced with long-term consistency.

Auristatin E (AE) and monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) are synthetic analogues of the dola-statins, a specific group of linear pseudopeptides which were originally isolated from marine sources and which have in some cases very potent cytotoxic activity with respect to tumour cells [for a review see e.g. G. R. Pettit, Prog. Chem. org. Nat. Prod. 70, 1-79 (1997); G. R. Pettit et al., Anti-Cancer Drug Design 10, 529-544 (1995); G. R. Pettit et al., Anti-Cancer Drug Design 13, 243-277 (1998)].

MMAE, however, possesses the disadvantage of a comparatively high systemic toxicity. For improving tumour selectivity, MMAE is used more particularly in conjunction with enzymatically cleavable valine-citrulline linkers in the ADC setting for more targeted tumour therapy [WO 2005/081711-A2; S. O. Doronina et al., Bioconjugate Chem. 17, 114-124 (2006)]. Following proteolytic cleavage, MMAE is released preferably intracellularly from corresponding ADCs.

When employed in the form of binder-drug conjugates (ADCs), however, MMAE is not compatible with linking units (linkers) between binder and drug that do not have an enzymatically cleavable predetermined break point [S. O. Doronina et al., Bioconjugate Chem. 17, 114-124 (2006)].

Monomethylauristatin F (MMAF) is an auristatin derivative having a C-terminal phenylalanine unit which exhibits only moderate antiproliferative activity in comparison to MMAE. This fact is very probably attributable to the free carboxyl group, whose polarity and charge adversely affect the capacity of this compound to access cells. In this connection, the methyl ester of MMAF (MMAF-OMe) has been described, as a neutral-charged prodrug derivative with cell access capability, which, in comparison to MMAF, has an in vitro cytotoxicity for various carcinoma cell lines that is increased by a number of orders of magnitude [S. O. Doronina et al., Bioconjugate Chem. 17, 114-124 (2006)]. It can be assumed that this effect is brought about by MMAF itself, which, following uptake of the prodrug into the cells, is rapidly released by intracellular ester hydrolysis.

However, drug compounds based on simple ester derivatives are generally subject to the risk of chemical instability on account of non-specific ester hydrolysis, independent of the intended site of action, by means, for example, of esterases that are present in the blood plasma; this non-specific hydrolysis may significantly restrict the usefulness of such compounds in therapy.

Monomethylauristatin F (MMAF) and also various ester derivatives and amide derivatives thereof have been disclosed in WO 2005/081711-A2. Further auristatin analogues with a C-terminal, amidically substituted phenylalanine unit are described in WO 01/18032-A2. WO 02/088172-A2 and WO 2007/008603-A1 claim MMAF analogues which relate to side-chain modifications of the phenylalanine, while WO 2007/008848-A2 claims those in which the carboxyl group of the phenylalanine has been modified. Auristatin conjugates linked via the C-terminus have been recently described in WO 2009/117531-A1 [see also S. O. Doronina et al., Bioconjugate Chem. 19, 1960-1963 (2008)].

Furthermore, auristatin derivatives such as MMAE and MMAF are also substrates for transporter proteins which are expressed by many tumour cells, and this may lead to the development of resistance to these drugs.

The problem addressed with the present invention was that of providing new binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) which, through combination of new N,N-dialkylauristatin derivatives with innovative, suitable linkers and binder, exhibit a very attractive activity profile, such as, for example, in terms of their specific tumour effect and/or the reduced potential of the metabolites formed intracellularly to be a substrate with respect to transporter proteins, and which are therefore suitable for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases, such as cancer diseases, for example.

The present invention provides binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia)

in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50, -   AK is a binder, -   the group §-G-L¹-B-L²-§§ is a linker,     -   where     -   § marks the linkage site with the group AK and     -   §§ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, -   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

-   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or     bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,     -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

-   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl,     1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl,     4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl,     1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   or

-   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded     form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,     -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,     -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,     -   in which     -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or         adamantylmethyl,     -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,     -   or     -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are         bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,     -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by         methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,     -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,     -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,         carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,     -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or         carboxyl,     -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,     -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Compounds of the invention are the compounds of the formula (Ia) and (I) and their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts, the compounds of the formulae identified below and encompassed by formula (Ia) and (I), and their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts, and also the compounds identified below as working examples and encompassed by formula (Ia) and (I), and their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts, to the extent that the compounds identified below and encompassed by formula (Ia) and (I) are not already salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Depending on their structure, the compounds of the invention may exist in different stereoisomeric forms, i.e. in the form of configurational isomers or else where appropriate as conformational isomers (enantiomers and/or diastereoisomers, including those in the case of atropisomers). The present invention therefore encompasses the enantiomers and diastereomers and their respective mixtures. The stereoisomerically homogeneous constituents can be isolated from such mixtures of enantiomers and/or diastereomers in a known way; for this purpose it is preferred to use chromatographic processes, more particularly HPLC chromatography on an achiral or chiral phase.

Where the compounds of the invention can occur in tautomeric forms, the present invention encompasses all of the tautomeric forms.

The present invention also encompasses all suitable isotopic variants of the compounds of the invention. An isotopic variant of a compound of the invention is understood here to mean a compound in which at least one atom within the compound of the invention has been exchanged for another atom of the same atomic number but with a different atomic mass from the atomic mass which occurs commonly or predominantly in nature. Examples of isotopes which can be incorporated into an inventive compound are those of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine such as ²H (deuterium), ³H (tritium), ¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁷O, ¹⁸O, ³²P, ³³P, ³³S, ³⁴S, ³⁶S, ¹⁸F, ³⁶Cl, ⁸²Br, ¹²³I, ¹²⁴I, ¹²⁹I and ¹³¹I. Particular isotope variants of a compound of the invention, such as more particularly those in which one or more radioactive isotopes are incorporated, may be of benefit, for example, for investigating the mechanism of action or the distribution of drug in the body; owing to the comparative ease of preparation and detectability, compounds labelled with ³H or ¹⁴C isotopes are especially suitable for these purposes. Furthermore, the incorporation of isotopes, such as of deuterium, for example, may lead to certain therapeutic advantages as a consequence of greater metabolic stability of the compound, such as an extension to the half-life in the body or a reduction in the active dose required, for example; such modifications of the compounds of the invention may therefore, where appropriate, also constitute a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Isotopic variants of the compounds of the invention can be prepared by the processes known to the skilled person, as for example in accordance with the methods described later on below and the procedures reproduced in the working examples, by using corresponding isotopic modifications of the respective reagents and/or starting compounds.

Preferred salts in the context of the present invention are physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of the invention. Also encompassed are salts which although themselves not suitable for pharmaceutical applications may nevertheless be used, for example, for isolating or purifying the compounds of the invention.

Physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of the invention encompass acid addition salts of mineral acids, carboxylic acids and sulphonic acids, examples being salts of hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, methanesulphonic acid, ethanesulphonic acid, benzenesulphonic acid, toluenesulphonic acid, naphthalenedisulphonic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid and benzoic acid.

Physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of the invention also encompass salts of customary bases, such as, by way of example and preferably, alkali metal salts (e.g. sodium and potassium salts), alkaline earth metal salts (e.g. calcium and magnesium salts) and ammonium salts, derived from ammonia or organic amines having 1 to 16 C atoms, such as, by way of example and preferably, ethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, ethyldiisopropyl-amine, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, dicyclohexylamine, dimethylaminoethanol, procaine, dibenzylamine, N-methylpiperidine, N-methylmorpholine, arginine, lysine and 1,2-ethylenediamine.

Solvates in the context of the invention are those forms of the compounds of the invention that form a complex in the solid or liquid state through coordination with solvent molecules. Hydrates are one specific form of solvates, in which the coordination takes place with water. Preferred solvates in the context of the present invention are hydrates.

Furthermore, the present invention also encompasses prodrugs of the compounds of the invention. The term “prodrugs” here identifies compounds which may themselves be biologically active or inactive but are converted during their residence in the body into compounds of the invention (by metabolism or hydrolysis, for example).

In the context of the present invention the definitions of the substituents, unless otherwise specified, are as follows:

(C₁-C₄)-Alkyl in the context of the invention is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. By way of example and with preference, the following may be mentioned: methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, 1-methylpropyl and tert-butyl. (C₁-C₄)-Alkylcarbonyl in the context of the invention is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which is linked via a carbonyl group. By way of example and with preference, the following may be mentioned: methylcarbonyl, ethylcarbonyl, n-propylcarbonyl, isopropylcarbonyl, n-butylcarbonyl, isobutylcarbonyl, 1-methylpropylcarbonyl and tert-butylcarbonyl. Alkanediyl in the context of the invention is a linear, α,ω-divalent alkyl radical having the particular number of carbon atoms indicated. By way of example and of preference, the following may be mentioned: methylene, ethane-1,2-diyl (1,2-ethylene), propane-1,3-diyl (1,3-propylene), butane-1,4-diyl (1,4-butylene), pentane-1,5-diyl (1,5-pentylene), hexane-1,6-diyl (1,6-hexylene), heptane-1,7-diyl (1,7-hexylene), octane-1,8-diyl (1,8-octylene), nonane-1,9-diyl (1,9-nonylene), decane-1,10-diyl(1,10-decylene). (C₃-C₇)-Cycloalkyl and 3- to 7-membered carbocycle respectively in the context of the invention is a monocyclic, saturated cycloalkyl group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms. By way of example and of preference, the following may be mentioned: cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl and cycloheptyl.

The side group of an α-amino acid in the definition of R¹⁹ encompasses not only the side groups of the naturally occurring α-amino acids but also the side groups of homologues and isomers of these α-amino acids. The α-amino acid here may be in the L or D configuration or else may be present as a mixture of the L and D forms. Examples that may be given of side groups are as follows: methyl (alanine), propan-2-yl (valine), propan-1-yl (norvaline), 2-methylpropan-1-yl (leucine), 1-methylpropan-1-yl (isoleucine), butan-1-yl (norleucine), tert-butyl (2-tert-butylglycine), phenyl (2-phenylglycine), benzyl (phenylalanine), p-hydroxy-benzyl (tyrosine), indol-3-ylmethyl (tryptophan), imidazol-4-ylmethyl (histidine), hydroxymethyl (serine), 2-hydroxyethyl (homoserine), 1-hydroxyethyl (threonine), mercaptomethyl (cysteine), methylthiomethyl (S-methylcysteine), 2-mercaptoethyl (homocysteine), 2-methylthio ethyl (methionine), carbamoylmethyl (asparagine), 2-carbamoylethyl (glutamine), carboxymethyl (aspartic acid), 2-carboxyethyl (glutamic acid), 4-aminobutan-1-yl (lysine), 4-amino-3-hydroxybutan-1-yl (hydroxylysine), 3-aminopropan-1-yl (ornithine), 2-aminoethyl (2,4-diaminobutyric acid), aminomethyl (2,3-diaminopropionic acid), 3-guanidinopropan-1-yl (arginine), 3-ureidopropan-1-yl (citrulline). Preferred α-amino acid side groups in the definition of R¹⁹ are methyl (alanine), propan-2-yl (valine), 2-methylpropan-1-yl (leucine), benzyl (phenylalanine), imidazol-4-ylmethyl (histidine), hydroxymethyl (serine), 1-hydroxyethyl (threonine), 4-aminobutan-1-yl (lysine), 3-aminopropan-1-yl (ornithine), 2-aminoethyl (2,4-diaminobutyric acid), aminomethyl (2,3-diaminopropionic acid), 3-guanidinopropan-1-yl (arginine). The L configuration is preferred in each case.

A 4- to 7-membered heterocycle in the context of the invention is a monocyclic, saturated heterocycle having a total of 4 to 7 ring atoms, which contains one or two ring heteroatoms from the series N, O, S, SO and/or SO₂ and is linked via a ring carbon atom or optionally a ring nitrogen atom. Preference is given to a 5- to 7-membered heterocycle having one or two ring heteroatoms from the series N, O and/or S, more preferably a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having one or two ring heteroatoms from the series N and/or O. By way of example, the following may be mentioned: azetidinyl, oxetanyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, thiolanyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, hexahydroazepinyl and hexahydro-1,4-diazepinyl. Preference is given to pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydropyranyl and morpholinyl.

In the formula of the group which may be represented by A, B, B¹, D, G, L¹, L², L⁴, L⁶, R¹, R², R³, R⁴ and R⁵, respectively, the end point of the line at which the symbol #⁶, *, **, #³, #¹, #², ##¹, ##², ##³, ##⁴, ##⁵, ##⁶, ##⁷, ##⁸, ***, ****, #⁴, #⁵, #⁶, #⁷, #⁸ or #⁹ is located is not a carbon atom or a CH₂ group, but instead is part of the bond to the atom designated in each case, to which the A, B, B¹, D, G, L¹, L², L⁴, L⁶, R¹, R², R³, R⁴ or R⁵ is bonded.

In the context of the present invention, all radicals which occur multiply have their definition independently of one another. If radicals in the compounds of the invention are substituted, the radicals, unless otherwise specified, may be substituted one or more times. Substitution by one or by two identical or different substituent(s) is preferred. Particularly preferred is substitution by one substituent.

In the context of the present invention the terms used, unless otherwise specified, have the following definitions:

The term “linker” is understood in the broadest sense as a chemical unit which comprises a covalent bond or a series of atoms that links a binder covalently to a drug. The term “linker” is understood preferably as a series of atoms in the sense of the present invention that links a binder covalently to a drug. Furthermore, linkers may be represented, for example, by divalent chemical units, such as alkyldiyls, aryldiyls, heteroaryldiyls, heterocyclyldiyls, dicarbonyl acid esters, dicarbonyl acid amides.

The term “binder” is understood in the broadest sense as a molecule which binds to a target molecule which is present on a particular target cell population to be addressed with the binder-drug conjugate. The term “binder” should be understood in its broadest interpretation and encompasses, for example, lectins, proteins which are able to bind particular sugar chains, or phospholipid-binding proteins. Such binders comprise, for example, high molecular mass proteins (binding proteins), polypeptides or peptides (binding peptides), non-peptidic (e.g. aptamers (U.S. Pat. No. 5,270,163) review article by Keefe A D., et al., Nat. Rev. Drug Discov. 2010; 9:537-550), or vitamins) and all other cell-binding molecules or substances. Binding proteins are, for example, antibodies and antibody fragments or antibody mimetics such as, for example, affibodies, adnectins, anticalins, DARPins, avimers, nanobodies (review articles by Gebauer M. et al., Curr. Opinion in Chem. Biol. 2009; 13:245-255; Nuttall S. D. et al., Curr. Opinion in Pharmacology 2008; 8:608-617). Binding peptides are, for example, ligands of a ligand-receptor pair, such as VEGF in the ligand-receptor pair VEGF/KDR, such as transferrin of the ligand-receptor pair transferrin/transferrin receptor, or cytokines/cytokine receptor, such as TNFalpha in the ligand receptor pair TNFalpha/TNFalpha receptor.

Preferred binders in accordance with the invention are (more particularly human, monoclonal) antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments which bind to mesothelin. In the case of anti-mesothelin antibodies, n, in other words the number of toxophore molecules per antibody molecule, is preferably in the range from 1 to 10, more preferably 2 to 8.

A “target molecule” is understood in the broadest sense to be a molecule which is present in the target cell population, and may be a protein (e.g. a receptor of a growth factor) or a non-peptidic molecule (e.g. a sugar or phospholipid). Preferably it is a receptor or an antigen.

The term “extracellular” target molecule describes a target molecule which is attached to the cell and which is located on the outside of a cell or the part of a target molecule which is located on the outside of a cell, i.e. a binder may bind to an intact cell at its extracellular target molecule. An extracellular target molecule may be anchored in the cell membrane or may be part of the cell membrane. The skilled person knows of methods for identifying extracellular target molecules. For proteins this may be done via determination of the transmembrane domain(s) and the orientation of the protein in the membrane. This data is generally recorded in protein databases (e.g. SwissProt).

The term “cancer target molecule” describes a target molecule which is multiply present on one or more cancer cell types in comparison to non-cancer cells of the same tissue type. The cancer target molecule is preferably present selectively on one or more cancer cell types in comparison to non-cancer cells of the same tissue type, with “selectively” describing an at least twofold accumulation on cancer cells in comparison to non-cancer cells of the same tissue type (a “selective cancer target molecule”). The use of cancer target molecules allows selective therapy of cancer cells with the conjugates of the invention.

The binder may be linked via a bond to the linker. Known from the literature are various possibilities of covalent coupling (conjugation) of organic molecules to antibody. The linking of the binder may take place by means of a heteroatom of the binder. Inventive heteroatoms of the binder that may be used for linking are sulphur (in one embodiment via a sulphhydryl group of the binder), oxygen (in accordance with the invention by means of a carboxyl or hydroxy group of the binder) and nitrogen (in one embodiment via a primary or secondary amine group or amide group of the binder). Preferred in accordance with the invention is the conjugation of the toxophores to the antibody via one or more sulphur atoms of cysteine residues of the antibody and/or via one or more NH groups of lysine residues of the antibody. These heteroatoms may be present in the natural binder or may be introduced by means of methods of chemistry or molecular biology. In accordance with the invention, the linking of the binder to the toxophore has little influence over the binding activity of the binder to the target molecule. In a preferred embodiment the linking has no influence on the binding activity of the binder to the target molecule.

The term “antibody” is understood in accordance with the present invention in its broadest sense and encompasses immunoglobulin molecules, examples being intact or modified monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antibodies or multispecific antibodies (e.g. bispecific antibodies). An immunoglobulin molecule preferably comprises a molecule having four polypeptide chains, two heavy chains (H chains) and two light chains (L chains), which are linked typically by disulphide bridges. Each heavy chain comprises a variable domain of the heavy chain (abbreviated to VH) and a constant domain of the heavy chain. The constant domain of the heavy chain may encompass, for example, three domains CH1, CH2 and CH3. Each light chain comprises a variable domain (abbreviated to VL) and a constant domain. The constant domain of the light chain comprises one domain (abbreviated to CL). The VH and VL domains may be further subdivided into regions having hypervariability, also called complementarity-determining regions (abbreviated to CDR), and regions having a low sequence variability (“framework region”, abbreviated to FR). Each VH and VL region is typically composed of three CDRs and up to four FRs. For example, in the following order from the amino terminus to the carboxy terminus: FR1, CDR1, FR2, CDR2, FR3, CDR3, FR4. An antibody may be obtained from any species suitable for the antibody, such as, for example, rabbit, lama, camel, mouse or rat. In one embodiment the antibody is of human or murine origin. An antibody may for example be human, humanized or chimeric.

The term “monoclonal” antibody identifies antibodies which have been obtained from a population of substantially homogeneous antibodies, i.e. individual antibodies of the population are identical except for naturally occurring mutations which may occur in small numbers. Monoclonal antibodies recognize a single antigenic binding site with a high specificity. The term “monoclonal antibody” does not refer to a particular production method.

The term “intact” antibody refers to antibodies which comprise not only an antigen-binding domain but also the constant domain of the light and heavy chain. The constant domain may be a naturally occurring domain, or a variant thereof in which a plurality of amino acid positions have been altered.

The term “modified intact” antibody refers to intact antibodies which have been fused with another polypeptide or protein, not originating from an antibody, via the amino terminus or carboxyl terminus thereof, by means of a covalent bond (e.g. a peptide linkage). Furthermore, antibodies may be modified by introducing reactive cysteines at defined locations, in order to facilitate coupling to a toxophore (see Junutula et al. Nat. Biotechnol. 2008 August; 26(8):925-32).

The term “human” antibody identifies antibodies which can be obtained from a human being or are synthetic human antibodies. A “synthetic” human antibody is an antibody which in parts or as a whole is obtainable from synthetic sequences in silico which are based on the analysis of human antibody sequences. A human antibody may be encoded, for example, by a nucleic acid which has been isolated from a library of antibody sequences which are of human origin. One example of such antibodies can be found in Soderlind et al., Nature Biotech. 2000, 18:853-856.

The term “humanized” or “chimeric” antibody describes antibodies which consist of a non-human and of a human sequence component. In these antibodies, part of the sequences of the human immunoglobulin (recipient) is replaced by sequence components of a non-human immunoglobulin (donor). In many cases the donor is a murine immunoglobulin. With humanized antibodies, amino acids of the CDR in the recipient are replaced by amino acids of the donor. In some cases, amino acids of the framework as well are replaced by corresponding amino acids of the donor. In some cases the humanized antibody contains amino acids which were present neither in the recipient nor in the donor and which were inserted during the optimization of the antibody. In the case of chimeric antibodies, the variable domains of the donor immunoglobulin are fused with the constant regions of a human antibody.

The term complementarity-determining region (CDR) as used here refers to those amino acids in a variable antibody domain that are necessary for binding to the antigen. Every variable region typically has three CDR regions, identified as CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3. Each CDR region may comprise amino acids according to the definition of Kabat and/or amino acids of a hypervariable loop, defined according to Chotia. The definition according to Kabat encompasses, for example, the region of approximately amino acid position 24-34 (CDR1), 50-56 (CDR2) and 89-97 (CDR3) of the variable light chain and 31-35 (CDR1), 50-65 (CDR2) and 95-102 (CDR3) of the variable heavy chain (Kabat et al., Sequences of Proteins of Immulological Interest, 5th Ed. Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. (1991)). The definition according to Chotia encompasses, for example, the region of approximately amino acid position 26-32 (CDR1), 50-52 (CDR2) and 91-96 (CDR3) of the variable light chain and 26-32 (CDR1), 53-55 (CDR2) and 96-101 (CDR3) of the variable heavy chain Chothia and Lesk; J Mol Biol 196: 901-917 (1987)). In some cases a CDR may comprise amino acids from one CDR region as defined by Kabat and Chotia.

Depending on the amino acid sequence of the constant domain of the heavy chain, antibodies may be divided into different classes. There are five main classes of intact antibodies: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM, and a number of them may be broken down into further subclasses (isotypes), e.g. IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA1 and IgA2. The constant domains of the heavy chain that correspond to the different classes are identified as [alpha/α], [delta/δ], [epsilon/ε], [gamma/γ] and [mu/μ]. Both the three-dimensional structure and the subunit structure of antibodies are known.

The term “functional fragment” or “antigen-binding antibody fragments” of a antibody/immunoglobulin is defined as a fragment of an antibody/immunoglobulin (e.g. the variable domains of an IgG) which further encompasses the antigen binding domains of the antibody/immunoglobulin. The “antigen binding domain” of an antibody typically encompasses one or more hypervariable regions of an antibody, e.g. the CDR, CDR2 and/or CDR3 region. However, the “framework” or “scaffold” region of an antibody may also play a part with regard to the binding of the antibody to the antigen. The framework region forms the scaffold for the CDRs. The antigen-binding domain preferably encompasses at least amino acids 4 to 103 of the variable light chain and amino acid 5 to 109 of the variable heavy chain, more preferably amino acid 3 to 107 of the variable light chain and 4 to 111 of the variable heavy chain, particular preference being given to the complete variable light and heavy chains, i.e. amino acid 1-109 of the VL and 1 to 113 of the VH (numbering according to WO97/08320).

“Functional fragments” or “antigen-binding antibody fragments” of the invention encompass, non-conclusively, Fab, Fab′, F(ab′)₂ and Fv fragments, diabodies, Single Domain Antibodies (DAbs), linear antibodies, individual chains of antibodies (single-chain Fv, abbreviated to ScFv); and multispecific antibodies, such as bi and tri-specific antibodies, for example, formed from antibody fragments C. A. K Borrebaeck, editor (1995) Antibody Engineering (Breakthroughs in Molecular Biology), Oxford University Press; R. Kontermann & S. Duebel, editors (2001) Antibody Engineering (Springer Laboratory Manual), Springer Verlag). Antibodies other than “multispecific” or “multifunctional” antibodies are those having identical binding sites. Multispecific antibodies may be specific for different epitopes of an antigen or may be specific for epitopes of more than one antigen (see, for example WO 93/17715; WO 92/08802; WO 91/00360; WO 92/05793; Tutt, et al., 1991, J. Immunol. 147:60 69; U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,474,893; 4,714,681; 4,925,648; 5,573,920; 5,601,819; or Kostelny et al., 1992, J. Immunol. 148: 1547 1553). An F(ab′)₂ or Fab molecule may be constructed such that the number of intermolecular disulphide interactions occurring between the Ch1 and the CL domains can be reduced or else completely prevented.

“Functional fragments” or “antigen-binding antibody fragments” may be fused with another polypeptide or protein, not originating from an antibody, via the amino terminus or carboxyl terminus thereof, by means of a covalent bond (e.g. a peptide linkage). Furthermore, antibodies and antigen-binding fragments may be modified by introducing reactive cysteines at defined locations, in order to facilitate coupling to a toxophore (see Junutula et al. Nat. Biotechnol. 2008 August; 26(8):925-32).

Polyclonal antibodies can be prepared by methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Monoclonal antibodies may be prepared by methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art (Köhler and Milstein, Nature, 256, 495-497, 1975). Human and humanized monoclonal antibodies may be prepared by methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art (Olsson et al., Meth Enzymol. 92, 3-16 or Cabilly et al U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567 or Boss et al U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,397).

A person of ordinary skill in the art is aware of diverse methods for preparing human antibodies and fragments thereof, such as, for example, by means of transgenic mice (N Lonberg and D Huszar, Int Rev Immunol. 1995; 13(1):65-93) or Phage Display Technologies (Clackson et al., Nature. 1991 Aug. 15; 352(6336):624-8). Antibodies of the invention may be obtained from recombinant antibody libraries consisting for example of the amino acid sequences of a multiplicity of antibodies compiled from a large number of healthy volunteers. Antibodies may also be produced by means of known recombinant DNA technologies. The nucleic acid sequence of an antibody can be obtained by routine sequencing or is available from publically accessible databases.

An “isolated” antibody or binder has been purified to remove other constituents of the cell. Contaminating constituents of a cell which may interfere with a diagnostic or therapeutic use are, for example, enzymes, hormones, or other peptidic or non-peptidic constituents of the cell. A preferred antibody or binder is one which has been purified to an extent of more than 95%, relative to the antibody or binder (determined for example by Lowry method, UV-Vis spectroscopy or by SDS capillary gel electrophoresis). Furthermore an antibody which has been purified to such an extent that it is possible to determine at least 15 amino acids of the amino terminus or of an internal amino acid sequence, or which has been purified to homogeneity, the homogeneity being determined by SDS-PAGE under reducing or non-reducing conditions (detection may be determined by means of Coomassie Blau staining or preferably by silver coloration). However, an antibody is normally prepared by one or more purification steps.

The term “specific binding” or “binds specifically” refers to an antibody or binder which binds to a predetermined antigen/target molecule. Specific binding of an antibody or binder typically describes an antibody or binder having an affinity of at least 10⁻⁷ M (as Kd value; i.e. preferably those with smaller Kd values than 10⁻⁷ M), with the antibody or binder having an at least two times higher affinity for the predetermined antigen/target molecule than for a non-specific antigen/target molecule (e.g. bovine serum albumin, or casein) which is not the predetermined antigen/target molecule or a closely related antigen/target molecule.

Antibodies which are specific against a cancer cell antigen can be prepared by a person of ordinary skill in the art by means of methods with which he or she is familiar (such as recombinant expression, for example) or may be acquired commercially (as for example from Merck KGaA, Germany). Examples of known commercially available antibodies in cancer therapy are Erbitux® (cetuximab, Merck KGaA), Avastin® (bevacizumab, Roche) and Herceptin® (trastuzumab, Genentech). Trastuzumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody of the IgG1kappa type which in a cell-based assay (Kd=5 nM) binds the extracellular domains of the human epidermal growth receptor with high affinity. The antibody is produced recombinantly in CHO cells.

The compounds of the formula (I) represent a subgroup of the compounds of the formula (Ia).

A preferred subject of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is a binder (preferably an anti-mesothelin antibody) which         is bonded via a sulphur atom of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is a binder (preferably an anti-mesothelin antibody) which         is bonded via a nitrogen atom of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the sulphur atom of the binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,         -   L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   -   in which             -   ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,             -   ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B),             -   R³³ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl,                 tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl,             -   R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   or

        -   R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

        -   R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   or

        -   R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,         -   and         -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4             substituents selected independently of one another from the             group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,         -   and         -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3             or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon             atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a             (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl,             tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

    -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,

    -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,

    -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or         benzyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,         -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts. A     preferred subject of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the     general formula (Ia) in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50,

-   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is a binder which is bonded via a sulphur atom of the binder         to the group G,     -   AK₂ is a binder which is bonded via a nitrogen atom of the         binder to the group G,

-   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the sulphur atom of the binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,         -   L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   -   in which             -   ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,             -   ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B),             -   R³³ is hydrogen (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl,                 tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl,             -   R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   or

        -   R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

        -   R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

        -   or

        -   R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,

    -   and

    -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,

    -   and

    -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl,             tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl,

Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

-   -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,     -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or         benzyloxycarbonyl,     -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   or     -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 20, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond,         -   L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   -   in which             -   ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,             -   ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B),             -   R³³ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or                 tert-butyloxycarbonyl,             -   R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R²⁹ is hydrogen,

        -   R³⁰ is hydrogen,

        -   R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R³² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,

    -   and

    -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or         1-methylpropan-1-yl,

    -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²⁷ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

    -   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where         (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 20, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond,         -   L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   -   in which             -   ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,             -   ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B),             -   R³³ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or                 tert-butyloxycarbonyl,             -   R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R²⁹ is hydrogen,

        -   R³⁰ is hydrogen,

        -   R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

        -   R³² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,

    -   and

    -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or         1-methylpropan-1-yl,

    -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²⁷ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue         of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   where -   m is a number 2 or 3, -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl     substituents, -   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,         -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹ or         —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue         of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹ or         —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,

    -   and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) as indicated above, in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl, -   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹         -   in which

    -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or         adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl, -   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) as indicated above, in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₁,     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, in         which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₁,     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Additionally provided by the present invention are compounds of the formula (XXXa)

in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain to a carbon atom of the succinimide, -   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,         -   L⁶ is a bond,         -   R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,         -   R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,         -   or         -   R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,         -   R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,         -   R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,         -   or         -   R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded             form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,

    -   and

    -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,

    -   and

    -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,     -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are additionally also compounds of the formula (XXXa) in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, -   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),         -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),         -   L⁵ is a bond,         -   L⁶ is a bond,         -   R²⁹ is hydrogen,         -   R³⁰ is hydrogen,         -   R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R³² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,

    -   and

    -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form piperazinyl ring,     -   R²³ is methyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are additionally also compounds of the formula (XXXa) in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, -   L¹ is a bond or linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, -   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the present invention are compounds of the formula (XXXa) as indicated above, in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, -   L¹ is a bond or linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, -   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is         hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

The present invention additionally provides compounds of the formula (XXXI)

in which

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,

-   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),     -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),     -   L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁶ is a bond,     -   R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl,     -   and     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (XXXI) in which

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents, -   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁹ is methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or         1-methylpropan-1-yl,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,     -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,4 relation         to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated         between them, may be bridged to form a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-yl-methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropan-1,1-diyl group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (XXXI) in which

-   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is the group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which

    -   R⁷ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁸ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the present invention are compounds of the formula (XXXI) as indicated above, in which

-   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred are the following compounds of the formulae (XXXa) and (XXXI) selected from the following group:

-   N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, -   N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, -   N-(6-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide     trifluoroacetate, -   N-(6-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

The present invention additionally provides binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I)

in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50, -   AK is a binder, -   the group §-G-L¹-B-L²-§§ is a linker,     -   where         -   § marks the linkage site with the group AK and         -   §§ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, -   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂ -   where     -   AK₁ is a binder which is bonded via a sulphur atom of the binder         to the group G,     -   AK₂ is a binder which is bonded via a nitrogen atom of the         binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the sulphur atom of the binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the     formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,     -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents, and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D has the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I),

in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 50, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment and         are bonded via a sulphur atom to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment and         are bonded via a nitrogen atom to the group G, -   G, L¹, B, L² and D have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 20, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 6-membered carbocycle or piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or         1-methylpropan-1-yl,

    -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred subject matter of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I), in which

-   n is a number from 1 to 10, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue         of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue         of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   where         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹ or         —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, benzyl or             adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,             and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

The present invention additionally provides compounds of the formula (XXX)

in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain to a carbon atom of the succinimide.

L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkandiyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl

    -   Q¹ is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered aza         heterocycle,

    -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered aza         heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,

    -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,

    -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention in addition are also compounds of the formula (XXX), in which

-   Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, -   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkandiyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,     -   R²³ is methyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, benzyl or             adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl,

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)phenyl,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,             and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

n=1-20, more preferably n=1-10 and very preferably n=2-8.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₁     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,         and

-   n, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₂     -   where     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl,     and -   n, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preference in the context of the present invention is also given to compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₁     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and which is attached via the sulphur atom of a cysteine         residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,         and

-   n, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preference in the context of the present invention is also given to compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₂     -   where     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and which is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine         residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl,     and -   n, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preference in the context of the present invention is also given to compounds of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₂     -   where     -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and which is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine         residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl, -   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   n, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preference in the context of the present invention is also given to compounds of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   AK is AK₁     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the         antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of         the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody         MF-Ta, and which is attached via the sulphur atom of a cysteine         residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and

-   n, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and

-   n, AK, Cys, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   L¹ is linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxyl and benzyl,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl,             tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or         benzyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4         substituents selected independently of one another from the         group consisting of methyl, hydroxyl and benzyl,         and

-   n, AK, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   L¹ is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   where         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and

-   n, AK, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia) in which

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia) in which

-   L¹ is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents, -   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia) and (XXXa), in which

-   G is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,

-   L¹ is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and

-   n, AK₁, Cys, D, R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia) and (XXXa), in which

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, L², D, R¹⁶, R¹⁷ and R³⁵ have the definitions     indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   L¹ is a bond, -   B is a bond, -   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   L¹ is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, and

-   D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G,     -   AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond,

-   B is a bond,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, -   AK is AK₁,     -   where     -   AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which         binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,

-   L¹ is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen,     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   L^(1A) is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl,     -   B¹ is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A),     -   ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B),     -   L⁵ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B),         -   R³³ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl or             tert-butyloxycarbonyl,         -   R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²⁹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R³⁰ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R³² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   L^(1B) is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl or             tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,

    -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidine ring,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), in which

-   L¹ is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,

-   B is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   R³ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   or

    -   R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl             or adamantylmethyl,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl,         -   or         -   R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are             bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁰ is benzoyl,         -   R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group             by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl

    -   R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T²,         -   R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl,             carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH,         -   R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or             carboxyl,

    -   R²⁶ is hydrogen,

    -   T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,         and

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a heterocycle         of formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a heterocycle         of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a heterocycle         of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R³ is hydrogen,     -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁷ is hydrogen,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R³ is hydrogen,     -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   in which         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen or methyl,     -   R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl,         benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl,         4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl,         diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,             and

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or         1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,             and

-   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   R³⁵ is hydroxyl,     and -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (Ia), (XXXa) and (XXXI), in which

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, B, L², D and R³⁵ have the definitions indicated     above,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are, furthermore, also compounds of the formula (XXXa), in which

-   Cys is an L-cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of     the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (I) and (XXX), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or         bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy,

    -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, L² and B have the definitions indicated         above,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (I) and (XXX), in which

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   or     -   R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded         form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the         formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom,         -   #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a heterocycle         of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, L² and B have the definitions indicated         above,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (I), in which

-   n=1-20, more preferably n=1-10 and very preferably n=2-8.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (I) and (XXX), in which

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond,     -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, L², D, R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ have the definitions         indicated above,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are also compounds of the formula (I) and (XXX), in which

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ and L⁴ is a bond,     -   n, AK, Cys, G, L¹, L², D, R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ have the definitions         indicated above,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I), in which

-   AK is AK₁,     -   where     -   AK₁ is a binder which is bonded via the sulphur atom of a         cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the         formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,         -   R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred in the context of the present invention are also binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I), in which

-   AK is AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₂ is a binder which is bonded via the NH side group of a         lysine residue of the binder to the group G, -   G is carbonyl, -   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the     formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   P is O or NH,     -   Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered         heterocycle,     -   R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or         of its homologues or isomers,     -   R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a pyrrolidinyl ring,     -   R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   or     -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     -   R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,     -   R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, and also their salts,         solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₁ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the         group G,     -   AK₂ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group         G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl         substituents,

-   B is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl,     -   L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a piperazinyl ring,

    -   R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   R²² is hydrogen or methyl,

    -   or

    -   R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded         form a cyclopropyl ring,

    -   R²³ is methyl,

    -   R²⁴ is hydrogen,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl,

    -   R³⁵ is methyl,         and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are binder-drug conjugates of the formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably from 2 to 5, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₁ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the         group G,     -   AK₂ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group         G, -   G when AK=AK₁ is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is a bond,

-   B is a bond     -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

-   L² is pentane-1,5-diyl, hexane-1,6-diyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   p is a number 2 or 3,     -   ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Preferred subject matter of the invention are binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia), in which

-   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably from 2 to 5, -   AK is AK₁ or AK₂,     -   where     -   AK₁ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the         group G,     -   AK₂ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding         antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via         the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group         G, -   G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the         binder,     -   #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹,     -   or     -   when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl,

-   L¹ is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl,

-   B is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   * marks the linkage site with L¹,     -   ** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   L³ is a bond,     -   L⁴ is a group of the formula

-   -   -   in which         -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,         -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,         -   R²⁵ is methyl,         -   R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R¹⁶ is hydrogen,

    -   R¹⁷ is hydrogen,

    -   R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl,

    -   R³⁷ is methyl,

-   L² is linear (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl,

-   D is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom,     -   R¹ is hydrogen,     -   R² is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,     -   the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is

-   -   -   in which         -   #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,

    -   R³ is hydrogen,

    -   R⁴ is 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl,

    -   T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹,         -   R⁸ is hydrogen,         -   R⁹ is hydrogen,

-   R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy,     and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.

Particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are also drug-binder conjugates selected from the following compounds:

-   where in each case -   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, -   AK₁ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding antibody     fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur     atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, -   AK₂ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding antibody     fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side     group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G.

More particularly preferred in the context of the present invention are also binder-drug conjugates selected from the following compounds:

-   where in each case -   n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, -   AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the     antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the     antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta,     and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the     binder to the group G, -   AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the     antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the     antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta,     and is bonded via the NH side chain of a lysine residue of the     binder to the group G.

The definitions of radicals that are indicated individually in the respective combinations and preferred combinations of radicals are also replaced arbitrarily by radical definitions of other combinations, independently of the respective combinations of radicals that are indicated.

Especially preferred are combinations of two or more of the abovementioned preference ranges.

Further provided by the invention is a process for preparing the compounds of the invention of the formula (Ia), characterized in that a solution of the binder in PBS buffer

-   [A] is admixed with a suitable reducing agent, such as, for example,     dithiothreitol or tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride, and     is subsequently reacted with a compound of the formula (IIa)

-   -   in which D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions         indicated above,     -   to give a compound of the formula (I-A)

-   -   in which n, AK₂, D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions         indicated above, or

-   [B] is reacted with a compound of formula (IIIa)

-   -   in which D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions         indicated above,     -   to give a compound of the formula (Ia-B)

-   -   in which n, AK₂, D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions         indicated above.

Further provided by the invention is a process for preparing the compounds of the invention of the formula (I), characterized in that a solution of the binder in PBS buffer

-   [A] is admixed with a suitable reducing agent, such as, for example,     dithiothreitol or tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride, and     is subsequently reacted with a compound of the formula (II)

-   -   in which D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated         above,     -   to give a compound of the formula (I-A)

-   -   in which n, AK₁, D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions         indicated above,         or

-   [B] is reacted with a compound of the formula (III)

-   -   in which D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated         above,     -   to give a compound of the formula (I-B)

-   -   in which n, AK₂, D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions         indicated above.

Cysteine Coupling:

The partial reduction of the antibody and also the subsequent conjugation of the (partially) reduced antibody with a compound of the formula (II) or (IIa) takes place in accordance with the methods known to the skilled person, see e.g. Ducry et. al., Bioconj. Chem. 2010, 21, 5 and references herein, Klussman et. al., Bioconj. Chem. 2004, 15(4), 765-773. The mild reduction of the antibody is accomplished preferably by addition of 2-6 equivalents of TCEP to the antibody, which is present in a suitable buffer solution, preferably phosphate buffer, and by stirring for 30-180 minutes at temperatures between 15 and 40° C., preferably at RT. This is followed by the conjugation, by addition of a solution of a compound of the formula (II) or (IIa) in DMSO, acetonitrile or DMF to the solution of the (partially) reduced antibody in PBS buffer, and subsequent reaction at a temperature of 0° C. to +40° C., more particularly of +10° C. to +30° C., for a period of 30 minutes to 6 hours, more particularly 1 to 2 hours.

Lysine Coupling:

First of all the compounds of the formula (III) or (IIa) or comparable activated carboxyl components are prepared by conventional methods of peptide chemistry. They are then taken up in inert solvents such as DMSO or DMF, for example, and added to the antibody, which is preferably present in phosphate buffer at a neutral pH. The solution is stirred for 1-16 h at a temperature between 15 and 40° C., preferably RT.

The preparation processes described above are elucidated by way of example using the schemes below (Scheme 1 and 2):

The compounds of the formula (II) in which L¹ and B are a bond can be prepared by subjecting a compound of the formula (IV)

in which D has the definition indicated above, to reductive amination in an inert solvent with a compound of the formula (V)

in which

-   L^(2A) has the above-defined definition of L², but is shortened by     one carbon atom in the alkyl chain length, -   PG¹ is an amino-protective group such as, for example,     (9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl or     benzyloxycarbonyl, -   to give a compound of the formula (VI)

in which D, L² and PG¹ have the definition indicated above,

-   -   eliminating the protective group PG¹ from this compound by         methods known to the skilled person, and reacting the         deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a         suitable base with methyl         2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate to give a         compound of the formula (II-A)

in which D and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (II) in which B is a group of the formula (B¹)

in which *, **, R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ each have the conditions indicated above, can be prepared by eliminating the protective group PG¹ from a compound of the formula (VI) by methods known to the skilled person, and reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base with a compound of the formula (VII)

in which L¹ has the definition indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (II-B)

in which D, L¹ and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (II) in which B is a group of the formula (B²)

in which *, **, L³, R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ each have the conditions indicated above can be prepared by subjecting a compound of the formula (IV) to reductive amination in an inert solvent with a compound of the formula (VIII)

in which

-   L^(2A) has the above-defined definition of L², but is shortened by     one carbon atom in the alkyl chain length,     to give a compound of the formula (IX)

in which D and L² have the definitions indicated above, and reacting this compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (X)

in which L¹ and L³ each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (II-C)

in which D, L¹, L² and L³ each have the definitions indicated above.

Compound of the formula (II), in which B is a group of the formula (B³)

in which *, **, L³, R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ each have the conditions indicated above and

-   L^(4A) is a group of the formula

-   -   in which     -   *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group,     -   **** marks the linkage site with L²,     -   R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl,         can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an         inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base and a suitable         coupling reagent with a compound of the formula (XI-A) or (XI-B)

in which R²⁵ and PG¹ each have the definitions indicated above and PG² is a suitable carboxyl-protective group, more particularly benzyl, to give a compound (XII-A) or (XII-B)

in which D, PG', PG² and L² have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG² from this compound subsequently, by methods known to the skilled person, and reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (X), and finally, eliminating the protective group PG1 from this compound, by methods known to the skilled person, to give a compound of the formula (II-D-A) or (II-D-B)

in which D, L¹, L² and L³ have the definitions indicated above.

Compound of the formula (II), in which B is a group of the formula (B⁴)

in which *, ** each have the conditions indicated above and

-   Q^(1A) is an N-linked 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an     inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base and a suitable     coupling reagent with a compound of the formula (XXI)

in which PG¹ and Q^(1A) each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (XXII)

in which PG¹, Q^(1A), D and L² have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG¹ from this compound, by methods known to the skilled person, and subsequently reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XXIII)

in which L¹ has the definition indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (II-D)

in which Q^(1A), D, L¹ and L² have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which L¹ and B are a bond can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with N-hydroxysuccinimide to give a compound of the formula (III-A)

in which D and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which L¹ is a bond and B is a group of the formula (B^(5A))

in which *, ** and P each have the definitions indicated above and

-   Q^(2A) is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle,     can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an     inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a     suitable base with a compound of the formula (XIII)

in which P, Q^(2A) and PG² each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (XIV)

in which D, P, Q^(2A), L² and PG² each have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG² from this compound by methods known to the skilled person, and subsequently reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base with N-hydroxysuccinimide to give a compound of the formula (III-B)

in which D, P, Q^(2A) and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which L¹ is a bond and B is a group of the formula (B⁶)

in which *, **, R¹⁸, R¹⁹ and R²⁰ each have the definitions indicated above, can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XV)

in which R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁰ and PG² each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (XVI)

in which D, R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁰, L² and PG² each have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG² from this compound by methods known to the skilled person, and subsequently reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with N-hydroxysuccinimide to give a compound of the formula (III-C)

in which D, R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁰ and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which L¹ is a bond and B is a group of the formula (B⁷)

in which *, **, R²¹ and R²² each have the definitions indicated above, can be prepared by eliminating the protective group PG¹ from a compound of the formula (VI) by methods known to the skilled person, and reacting the resultant deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XVII)

in which R²¹ and R²² each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (III-D)

in which D, R²¹, R²² and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which B is a group of the formula (B⁸)

in which *, **, R²³ and R²⁴ each have the definitions indicated above, can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XVIII)

in which R²³, R²⁴ and PG¹ each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (XIX)

in which D, R²³, R²⁴, L² and PG¹ each have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG¹ from this compound by methods known to the skilled person, and subsequently reacting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable coupling reagent and a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XX)

in which L^(1A) is linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

-   -   where     -   m is a number from 2 to 6,     -   ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G,     -   ##² marks the linkage site with the group B,     -   where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl         substituents,     -   and     -   where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or         1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms         situated between them, may be bridged to form a         (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring,         to give a compound of the formula (III-E)

in which D, R²³, R²⁴, L^(1A) and L² each have the definitions indicated above.

The compounds of the formula (III), in which B is a group of the formula (B^(5B))

in which * and ** each have the definitions indicated above and

-   Q^(2B) is an N-linked 4- to 7-membered heterocycle,     can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (IX) in an     inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base and a suitable     coupling reagent with a compound of the formula (XXIV)

in which PG¹ and Q^(2B) each have the definitions indicated above, to give a compound of the formula (XXV)

in which PG¹, Q^(2B), D and L² have the definitions indicated above, eliminating the protective group PG¹ from this compound by methods known to the skilled person, and subsequently converting the deprotected compound in an inert solvent in the presence of a suitable base with a compound of the formula (XX) into a compound of the formula (III-F)

in which Q^(2B), D, L^(1A) and L² have the definitions indicated above.

The reactions (IV)+(V)→(VI) and (IV)+(VIII)→(IX) take place in the solvents which are customary for a reductive amination and are inert under the reaction conditions, optionally in the presence of an acid and/or of a water-removing agent as catalyst. Such solvents include, for example, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol or tert-butanol, ethers such as tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane or bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether, or other solvents such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, N,N-dimethylformamide or else water. It is also possible to use mixtures of these solvents. As solvent it is preferred to use a 1,4-dioxane/water mixture, with addition of acetic acid or dilute hydrochloric acid as catalyst.

Reducing agents suitable for this reaction are, in particular, complex borohydrides, such as, for example, sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride, sodium triacetoxyborohydride, tetra-n-butylammonium borohydride or borane-pyridine complex. It is preferred to use sodium cyanoborohydride or borane-pyridine complex.

The reactions (IV)+(V)→(VI) and (IV)+(VIII)→(IX) take place in general in a temperature range from 0° C. to +120° C., preferably at +50° C. to +100° C. The reactions may be carried out under atmospheric, increased or reduced pressure (e.g. from 0.5 to 5 bar); it is usual to operate at atmospheric pressure.

The above-described coupling reactions (IX)+(X)→(II-C), (XII-A) or (XII-B)+(X)→(II-D-A) or (II-D-B), (IX)+(XIII)→(XIV), (IX)+(XV)→(XVI) and (XXII)+(XXIII)→(II-D) (amide formation from amine component and carboxylic acid component respectively) are carried out by standard methods of peptide chemistry [see e.g. M. Bodanszky, Principles of Peptide Synthesis, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1993; M. Bodanszky and A. Bodanszky, The Practice of Peptide Synthesis, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1984; H.-D. Jakubke and H. Jeschkeit, Aminosäuren, Peptide, Proteine, Verlag Chemie, Weinheim, 1982].

Examples of inert solvents for these coupling reactions are ethers such as diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, tert-butyl methyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane or bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether, hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, pentane, hexane, heptane, cyclohexane or petroleum fractions, halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, trichloroethylene or chlorobenzene, or dipolar-aprotic solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, pyridine, dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU) or N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP). It is also possible to use mixtures of such solvents. Preference is given to using N,N-dimethylformamide.

Examples of suitable activating/condensing agents for these couplings include carbodiimides such as N,N′-diethyl-, N,N′-dipropyl-, N,N′-diisopropyl-, N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) or N-(3-dimethylaminoisopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC), phosgene derivatives such as N,N′-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) or isobutyl chloroformate, 1,2-oxazolium compounds such as 2-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,2-oxazolium 3-sulphate or 2-tert-butyl-5-methylisoxazolium perchlorate, acylamino compounds such as 2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, phosphorus compounds such as propanephosphonic anhydride, diethyl cyanophosphonate, bis(2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl)phosphoryl chloride, benzotriazol-1-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate or benzotriazol-1-yl-oxytris(pyrrolidino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (PyBOP), or uronium compounds such as O-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate (TBTU), O-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HBTU), 2-(2-oxo-1-(2H)-pyridyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate (TPTU), O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) or O-(1H-6-chlorobenzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium-tetrafluoroborate (TCTU), optionally in combination with further auxiliaries such as 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) or N-hydroxysuccinimide (HOSu), and also, as bases, alkali metal carbonates, e.g. sodium or potassium carbonate, or tertiary amine bases such as triethylamine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, N,N-diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine.

In the context of the present invention, as activating/condensing agents for such coupling reactions, it is preferred to use N-(3-dimethylaminoisopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) in combination with 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine, or O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) likewise in conjunction with N,N-diisopropylethylamine.

The coupling reactions (IX)+(X)→(II-C), (XII-A) or (XII-B)+(X)→(II-D-A) or (II-D-B), (IX)+(XIII)→(XIV), (IX)+(XV)→(XVI) and (XXII)+(XXIII)→(II-D) are carried out in general in a temperature range from −20° C. to +60° C., preferably at 0° C. to +40° C. The reactions may take place under atmospheric, at increased or at reduced pressure (e.g. from 0.5 to 5 bar); it is usual to operate under atmospheric pressure.

The esterifications (IX)+(XVIII)→(XII) and (IX)+(XI-A) or (XI-B)→(XII-A) or (XII-B), (IX)+(XXIV)→(XXV) and also (IX)+(XXI)→(XXII) take place in analogy to the above-described amide coupling reactions. These reactions take place preferably in dichloromethane, using N-(3-dimethylaminoisopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine at a temperature of +50° C. to 100° C. under atmospheric pressure.

The functional groups optionally present in the compounds—such as amino, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups in particular—may also be present in a temporarily protected form during the above-described process steps, if useful or necessary. In these cases, such protective groups are introduced and removed in accordance with customary methods known from peptide chemistry [see, for example, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in organic Synthesis, Wiley, New York, 1999; M. Bodanszky and A. Bodanszky, The Practice of Peptide Synthesis, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1984]. Where two or more protected groups are present, they can be liberated again optionally simultaneously in a one-pot reaction, or else liberated again in separate reaction steps.

As an amino-protective group PG¹ it is preferred to use tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), benzyloxycarbonyl (Z) or (9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl (Fmoc); for a hydroxyl or carboxyl function it is preferred to use tert-butyl or benzyl as protective group PG². The elimination of a tert-butyl or tert-butoxycarbonyl group is typically accomplished by treatment with a strong acid, such as hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide or trifluoroacetic acid, in an inert solvent such as diethyl ether, 1,4-dioxane, dichloromethane or acetic acid; this reaction may optionally also be carried out without addition of an inert solvent. In the case of benzyl or benzyloxycarbonyl as protective group, this group is removed preferably by hydrogenolysis in the presence of a suitable palladium catalyst, such as palladium on activated carbon, for example. The (9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl group is generally eliminated using a secondary amine base such as diethylamine or piperidine.

The reaction (VI)→(II-A) takes place in a solvent which is inert under the reaction conditions, such as, for example, ethers such as tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane or bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-butanol or tert-butanol, or dipolar-aprotic solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, pyridine, dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU) or N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) or water. It is also possible to use mixtures of such solvents. Preference is given to using a mixture of 1,4-dioxane and water.

Suitable bases for the reaction (VI)→(II-A) are, for example, alkali metal carbonates such as potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate or lithium carbonate, alkali metal hydrogencarbonates such as sodium or potassium hydrogencarbonate or alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide or potassium tert-butoxide. It is preferred to use sodium hydrogencarbonate.

The reaction (VI)→(II-A) takes place in a temperature range from 0° C. to +50° C., preferably at +10° C. to +30° C. The reaction may take place under atmospheric, under elevated or under reduced pressure (e.g. from 0.5 to 5 bar); it is usual to operate under atmospheric pressure.

The reaction (VI)+(VII)→(II-B) takes place in a solvent which is inert under the reaction conditions, such as, for example, ethers such as tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane or bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-butanol or tert-butanol, or dipolar-aprotic solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, pyridine, dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU) or N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) or water. It is also possible to use mixtures of such solvents. Preference is given to using DMF.

Suitable bases for the reaction (VI)+(VII)→(II-B) are, for example, tertiary amine bases such as triethylamine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, N,N-diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine. Preference is given to using N,N-diisopropylethylamine.

The reaction (VI)+(VII)→(II-B) takes place in a temperature range from 0° C. to +50° C., preferably at +10° C. to +30° C. The reaction may take place under atmospheric, under elevated or under reduced pressure (e.g. from 0.5 to 5 bar); it is usual to operate under atmospheric pressure.

The reactions (IX)→(III-A), (XIV)→(III-B) and (XVI)→(III-C) and also (VI)+(XVII)→(III-D), (XIX)+(XX)→(III-E) and (XXV)+(XX)→(III-F) take place in a solvent which is inert under the reaction conditions. Examples of suitable solvents are ethers such as diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, tert-butyl methyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane or bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether, hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, pentane, hexane, heptane, cyclohexane or petroleum fractions, halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, trichloroethylene or chlorobenzene, or dipolar-aprotic solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, pyridine, dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU) or N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP). It is also possible to use mixtures of such solvents. Preference is given to using N,N-dimethylformamide.

Suitable bases for these reactions are, for example, tertiary amines such as triethylamine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, N,N-diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine. Preference is given to using N,N-diisopropylethylamine, optionally with addition of 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine.

The reactions (IX)→(III-A), (XIV)→(III-B) and (XVI)→(III-C) and also (VI)+(XVII)→(III-D) and (XIX)+(XX)→(III-E) take place in a temperature range from 0° C. to +50° C., preferably at +10° C. to +30° C. The reaction may take place under atmospheric, under elevated or under reduced pressure (e.g. from 0.5 to 5 bar); it is usual to operate under atmospheric pressure.

The compounds of the formulae (II), (III), (I-A) and (I-B) are sub-quantities of the compounds of the formulae (IIa), (IIIa), (Ia-A) and (Ia-B), respectively, where R³⁵ is methyl. The preparation of the compounds (IIa) and (IIIa) takes place in analogy to the preparation of the compound of the formulae (II) and (III) as described above.

The above-described processes are illustrated by way of example by the following synthesis schemes (Scheme 3 to 13, 18):

The compounds of the formula (IV) can be prepared from commercially available amino acid building blocks or those known from the literature (see, for example, Pettit et al., Synthesis 1996, 719; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 931; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron 1993, 49, 1913; Koga et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 2395; Vidal et al., Tetrahedron 2004, 60, 9715; Poncet et al., Tetrahedron 1994, 50, 5345. Pettit et al., J. org. Chem. 1994, 59, 1796) in analogy to processes known from the literature, in accordance with customary methods of peptide chemistry, and as described in the present experimental section. The synthesis schemes below (Scheme 14 to 16) illustrate the preparation by way of example.

The compounds of the formulae (XI), (XIII), (XV), (XVII) and (XXI), including, where appropriate, chiral or diastereomeric forms thereof, are available commercially or are described as such in the literature, or they can be prepared by routes that are obvious to the skilled person, in analogy to methods published in the literature. Numerous comprehensive instructions and also literature information on the preparation of the starting materials are also given in the experimental section, in the section relating to the preparation of the starting compounds and intermediates.

The compounds of the formulae (V), (VII), (VIII), (X), (XVIII), (XX) and (XXIII), including, where appropriate, chiral or diastereomeric forms thereof, are known from the literature, or can be prepared by routes which are obvious to the skilled person, in analogy to methods published in the literature. Numerous comprehensive instructions and also literature information on the preparation of the starting materials are also given in the experimental section, in the section relating to the preparation of the starting compounds and intermediates.

Alternatively, individual steps of the preparation sequence may be carried out in a different order. This approach is illustrated by way of example in the synthesis schemes below (Scheme 17, 19 and 20).

Further ADCs may be prepared by way of example in accordance with the following methods:

In one embodiment the binder binds to a target molecule which is present on a cancer cell. In one preferred embodiment the binder binds to a cancer target molecule.

In another preferred embodiment the target molecule is a selective cancer target molecule.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the target molecule is a protein.

In one embodiment the target molecule is an extracellular target molecule. In one preferred embodiment the extracellular target molecule is a protein.

Cancer target molecules are known to the skilled person. Examples thereof are listed below.

Examples of cancer target molecules are as follows:

(1) EGF receptor (NCBI reference sequence NP_(—)005219.2) Sequence (1210 amino acids):

>gi|29725609|ref|NP_005219.21 epidermal growth factor receptor isoform a precursor [Homo sapiens] MRPSGTAGAALLALLAALCPASRALEEKKVCQGTSNKLTQLGTFEDHFLSLQRMFN NCEVVLGNLEITYVQRNYDLSFLKTIQEVAGYVLIALNTVERIPLENLQIIRGNMYYE NSYALAVLSNYDANKTGLKELPMRNLQEILHGAVRFSNNPALCNVESIQWRDIVSSD FLSNMSMDFQNHLGSCQKCDPSCPNGSCWGAGEENCQKLTKIICAQQCSGRCRGKS PSDCCHNQCAAGCTGPRESDCLVCRKFRDEATCKDTCPPLMLYNPTTYQMDVNPEG KYSFGATCVKKCPRNYVVTDHGSCVRACGADSYEMEEDGVRKCKKCEGPCRKVCN GIGIGEFKDSLSINATNIKHFKNCTSISGDLHILPVAFRGDSFTHTPPLDPQELDILKTVK EITGFLLIQAWPENRTDLHAFENLEIIRGRTKQHGQFSLAVVSLNITSLGLRSLKEISDG DVIISGNKNLCYANTINWKKLFGTSGQKTKIISNRGENSCKATGQVCHALCSPEGCW GPEPRDCVSCRNVSRGRECVDKCNLLEGEPREFVENSECIQCHPECLPQAMNITCTGR GPDNCIQCAHYIDGPHCVKTCPAGVMGENNTLVWKYADAGHVCHLCHPNCTYGCT GPGLEGCPTNGPKIPSIATGMVGALLLLLVVALGIGLFMRRRHIVRKRTLRRLLQERE LVEPLTPSGEAPNQALLRILKETEFKKIKVLGSGAFGTVYKGLWIPEGEKVKIPVAIKE LREATSPKANKEILDEAYVMASVDNPHVCRLLGICLTSTVQLITQLMPFGCLLDYVRE HKDNIGSQYLLNWCVQIAKGMNYLEDRRLVHRDLAARNVLVKTPQHVKITDFGLA KLLGAEEKEYHAEGGKVPIKWMALESILHRIYTHQSDVWSYGVTVWELMTFGSKPY DGIPASEISSILEKGERLPQPPICTIDVYMIMVKCWMIDADSRPKFRELIIEFSKMARDP QRYLVIQGDERMHLPSPTDSNFYRALMDEEDMDDVVDADEYLIPQQGFFSSPSTSRT PLLSSLSATSNNSTVACIDRNGLQSCPIKEDSFLQRYSSDPTGALTEDSIDDTFLPVPEY INQSVPKRPAGSVQNPVYHNQPLNPAPSRDPHYQDPHSTAVGNPEYLNTVQPTCVNS TFDSPAHWAQKGSHQISLDNPDYQQDFFPKEAKPNGIFKGSTAENAEYLRVAPQSSE FIGA

The extracellular domain is marked by underlining.

(2) Mesothelin (SwissProt reference Q¹³⁴²¹-3) Sequence (622 amino acids):

>sp|Q13421-3|MSLN_HUMAN Isoform 2 of Mesothelin OS = Homo sapiens GN = MSLN MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQEAAPLDGVLANPPNISS LSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLSTEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALPL DLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLSEA DVRALGGLACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTW SVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTILRPRFRREVEKT ACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRVNAIPFTYEQLDVLKHKLDELY PQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVK GRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIWAVRPQDLDTCDPRQLDVLYPKA RLAFQNMNGSEYFVKIQSFLGGAPTEDLKALSQQNVSMDLATFMKLRTDAVLPLTVAEVQ KLLGPHVEGLKAEERHRPVRDWILRQRQDDLDTLGLGLQGGIPNGYLVLDLSMQEALSGT PCLLGPGPVLTVLALLLASTLA

Mesothelin is encoded by amino acids 296-598. Amino acids 37-286 code for “megakaryocyte-potentiating factor”. Mesothelin is anchored in the cell membrane by a GPI anchor and is localized extracellularly.

(3) Carboanhydrase IX (SwissProt reference Q¹⁶⁷⁹⁰) Sequence (459 amino acids):

>sp|Q16790|CAH9_HUMAN Carbonic anhydrase 9 OS = Homo sapiens GN = CA9 PE = 1 SV = 2 MAPLCPSPWLPLLIPAPAPGLTVQLLLSLLLLVPVHPQRLPRMQEDSPLGGGSSGEDDPL GEEDLPSEEDSPREEDPPGEEDLPGEEDLPGEEDLPEVKPKSEEEGSLKLEDLPTVEAPG DPQEPQNNAHRDKEGDDQSHWRYGGDPPWPRVSPACAGRFQSPVDIRPQLAAFCPALRPL ELLGFQLPPLPELRLRNNGHSVQLTLPPGLEMALGPGREYRALQLHLHWGAAGRPGSEHT VEGHRFPAEIHVVHLSTAFARVDEALGRPGGLAVLAAFLEEGPEENSAYEQLLSRLEEIA EEGSETQVPGLDISALLPSDFSRYFQYEGSLTTPPCAQGVIWTVFNQTVMLSAKQLHTLS DTLWGPGDSRLQLNFRATQPLNGRVIEASFPAGVDSSPRAAEPVQLNSCLAAGDILALVF GLLFAVTSVAFLVQMRRQHRRGTKGGVSYRPAEVAETGA

The extracellular domain is marked by underlining.

(4) C4.4a (NCBI reference sequence NP_(—)055215.2; Synonym LYPD3) Sequence (346 amino acids):

>gi|93004088|ref|NP_055215.2| ly6/PLAUR domain-containing protein 3 precursor [Homo sapiens] MDPARKAGAQAMIWTAGWLLLLLLRGGAQALECYSCVQKADDGCSPNKMKTVKC APGVDVCTEAVGAVETIHGQFSLAVRGCGSGLPGKNDRGLDLHGLLAFIQLQQCAQ DRCNAKLNLTSRALDPAGNESAYPPNGVECYSCVGLSREACQGTSPPVVSCYNASD HVYKGCFDGNVTLTAANVTVSLPVRGCVQDEFCTRDGVTGPGFTLSGSCCQGSRCN SDLRNKTYFSPRIPPLVRLPPPEPTTVASTTSVTTSTSAPVRPTSTTKPMPAPTSQTPRQ GVEHEASRDEEPRLTGGAAGHQDRSNSGQYPAKGGPQQPHNKGCVAPTAGLAALLL AVAAGVLL

The matured, extracellular domain is marked by underlining (SEQ ID NO:1).

(5) CD52 (NCBI reference sequence NP_(—)001794.2)

>gi|68342030|ref|NP_001794.2|CAMPATH-1 antigen precursor [Homo sapiens] MKRFLFLLLTISLLVMVQIQTGLSGQNDTSQTSSPSASSNISGGIFLFFVANAIIHLFCFS (6) Her2 (NCBI reference sequence NP_(—)004439.2)

>gi|54792096|ref|NP_004439.2|receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2 isoform a [Homo sapiens] MELAALCRWGLLLALLPPGAASTQVCTGTDMKLRLPASPETHLDMLRHLYQGCQV VQGNLELTYLPTNASLSFLQDIQEVQGYVLIAHNQVRQVPLQRLRIVRGTQLFEDNY ALAVLDNGDPLNNTTPVTGASPGGLRELQLRSLTEILKGGVLIQRNPQLCYQDTILW KDIFHKNNQLALTLIDTNRSRACHPCSPMCKGSRCWGESSEDCQSLTRTVCAGGCAR CKGPLPTDCCHEQCAAGCTGPKHSDCLACLHFNHSGICELHCPALVTYNTDTFESMP NPEGRYTFGASCVTACPYNYLSTDVGSCTLVCPLHNQEVTAEDGTQRCEKCSKPCAR VCYGLGMEHLREVRAVTSANIQEFAGCKKIFGSLAFLPESFDGDPASNTAPLQPEQLQ VFETLEEITGYLYISAWPDSLPDLSVFQNLQVIRGRILHNGAYSLTLQGLGISWLGLRS LRELGSGLALIHHNTHLCFVHTVPWDQLFRNPHQALLHTANRPEDECVGEGLACHQ LCARGHCWGPGPTQCVNCSQFLRGQECVEECRVLQGLPREYVNARHCLPCHPECQP QNGSVTCFGPEADQCVACAHYKDPPFCVARCPSGVKPDLSYMPIWKFPDEEGACQP CPINCTHSCVDLDDKGCPAEQRASPLTSIISAVVGILLVVVLGVVFGILIKRRQQKIRK YTMRRLLQETELVEPLTPSGAMPNQAQMRILKETELRKVKVLGSGAFGTVYKGIWIP DGENVKIPVAIKVLRENTSPKANKEILDEAYVMAGVGSPYVSRLLGICLTSTVQLVTQ LMPYGCLLDHVRENRGRLGSQDLLNWCMQIAKGMSYLEDVRLVHRDLAARNVLV KSPNHVKITDFGLARLLDIDETEYHADGGKVPIKWMALESILRRRFTHQSDVWSYGV TVWELMTFGAKPYDGIPAREIPDLLEKGERLPQPPICTIDVYMIMVKCWMIDSECRPR FRELVSEFSRMARDPQRFVVIQNEDLGPASPLDSTFYRSLLEDDDMGDLVDAEEYLV PQQGFFCPDPAPGAGGMVHHRHRSSSTRSGGGDLTLGLEPSEEEAPRSPLAPSEGAGS DVFDGDLGMGAAKGLQSLPTHDPSPLQRYSEDPTVPLPSETDGYVAPLTCSPQPEYV NQPDVRPQPPSPREGPLPAARPAGATLERPKTLSPGKNGVVKDVFAFGGAVENPEYL TPQGGAAPQPHPPPAFSPAFDNLYYWDQDPPERGAPPSTFKGTPTAENPEYLGLDVPV (7) CD20 (NCBI reference sequence NP_(—)068769.2)

>gi|23110987|ref|NP_068769.2| B-lymphocyte antigen CD20 [Homo sapiens] MTTPRNSVNGTFPAEPMKGPIAMQSGPKPLFRRMSSLVGPTQSFFMRESKTLGAVQI MNGLFHIALGGLLMIPAGIYAPICVTVWYPLWGGIMYIISGSLLAATEKNSRKCLVKG KMIMNSLSLFAAISGMILSIMDILNIKISHFLKMESLNFIRAHTPYINIYNCEPANPSEKN SPSTQYCYSIQSLFLGILSVMLIFAFFQELVIAGIVENEWKRTCSRPKSNIVLLSAEEKK EQTIEIKEEVVGLTETSSQPKNEEDIEIIPIQEEEEEETETNFPEPPQDQESSPIENDSSP (8) The lymphocyte-activating antigen CD30 (SwissProt ID P28908)

>gi|68348711|ref|NP_001234.2| tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 8 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MRVLLAALGLLFLGALRAFPQDRPFEDTCHGNPSHYYDKAVRRCCYRCPMGLFPTQ QCPQRPTDCRKQCEPDYYLDEADRCTACVTCSRDDLVEKTPCAWNSSRVCECRPGM FCSTSAVNSCARCFFHSVCPAGMIVKFPGTAQKNTVCEPASPGVSPACASPENCKEPS SGTIPQAKPTPVSPATSSASTMPVRGGTRLAQEAASKLTRAPDSPSSVGRPSSDPGLSP TQPCPEGSGDCRKQCEPDYYLDEAGRCTACVSCSRDDLVEKTPCAWNSSRTCECRP GMICATSATNSRARCVPYPICAAETVTKPQDMAEKDTTFEAPPLGTQPDCNPTPENG EAPASTSPTQSLLVDSQASKTLPIPTSAPVALSSTGKPVLDAGPVLFWVILVLVVVVGS SAFLLCHRRACRKRIRQKLHLCYPVQTSQPKLELVDSRPRRSSTQLRSGASVTEPVAE ERGLMSQPLMETCHSVGAAYLESLPLQDASPAGGPSSPRDLPEPRVSTEHTNNKIEKI YIMKADTVIVGTVKAELPEGRGLAGPAEPELEEELEADHTPHYPEQETEPPLGSCSDV MLSVEEEGKEDPLPTAASGK (9) The lymphocyte adhesion molecule CD22 (SwissProt ID P20273)

>gi|157168355|ref|NP_001762.2| B-cell receptor CD22 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MHLLGPWLLLLVLEYLAFSDSSKWVFEHPETLYAWEGACVWIPCTYRALDGDLESFI LFHNPEYNKNTSKFDGTRLYESTKDGKVPSEQKRVQFLGDKNKNCTLSIHPVHLNDS GQLGLRMESKTEKWMERIHLNVSERPFPPHIQLPPEIQESQEVTLTCLLNFSCYGYPIQ LQWLLEGVPMRQAAVTSTSLTIKSVFTRSELKFSPQWSHHGKIVTCQLQDADGKFLS NDTVQLNVKHTPKLEIKVTPSDAIVREGDSVTMTCEVSSSNPEYTTVSWLKDGTSLK KQNTFTLNLREVTKDQSGKYCCQVSNDVGPGRSEEVFLQVQYAPEPSTVQILHSPAV EGSQVEFLCMSLANPLPTNYTWYHNGKEMQGRTEEKVHIPKILPWHAGTYSCVAEN ILGTGQRGPGAELDVQYPPKKVTTVIQNPMPIREGDTVTLSCNYNSSNPSVTRYEWK PHGAWEEPSLGVLKIQNVGWDNTTIACAACNSWCSWASPVALNVQYAPRDVRVRKI KPLSEIHSGNSVSLQCDFSSSHPKEVQFFWEKNGRLLGKESQLNFDSISPEDAGSYSC WVNNSIGQTASKAWTLEVLYAPRRLRVSMSPGDQVMEGKSATLTCESDANPPVSHY TWFDWNNQSLPYHSQKLRLEPVKVQHSGAYWCQGTNSVGKGRSPLSTLTVYYSPET IGRRVAVGLGSCLAILILAICGLKLQRRWKRTQSQQGLQENSSGQSFFVRNKKVRRAP LSEGPHSLGCYNPMMEDGISYTTLRFPEMNIPRTGDAESSEMQRPPPDCDDTVTYSAL HKRQVGDYENVIPDFPEDEGIHYSELIQFGVGERPQAQENVDYVILKH (10) The myloid cell surface antigen CD33 (SwissProt ID P20138)

>gi|130979981|ref|NP_001763.3| myeloid cell surface antigen CD33 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MPLLLLLPLLWAGALAMDPNFWLQVQESVTVQEGLCVLVPCTFFHPIPYYDKNSPV HGYWFREGAIISRDSPVATNKLDQEVQEETQGRFRLLGDPSRNNCSLSIVDARRRDN GSYFFRMERGSTKYSYKSPQLSVHVTDLTHRPKILIPGTLEPGHSKNLTCSVSWACEQ GTPPIFSWLSAAPTSLGPRTTHSSVLIITPRPQDHGTNLTCQVKFAGAGVTTERTIQLN VTYVPQNPTTGIFPGDGSGKQETRAGVVHGAIGGAGVTALLALCLCLIFFIVKTHRRK AARTAVGRNDTHPTTGSASPKHQKKSKLHGPTETSSCSGAAPTVEMDEELHYASLNF HGMNPSKDTSTEYSEVRTQ (11) The transmembrane glycoprotein NMB (SwissProt ID Q¹⁴⁹⁵⁶)

>gi|52694752|ref|NP_001005340.1| transmembrane glycoprotein NMB isoform a precursor [Homo sapiens] MECLYYFLGFLLLAARLPLDAAKRFHDVLGNERPSAYMREHNQLNGWSSDENDWN EKLYPVWKRGDMRWKNSWKGGRVQAVLTSDSPALVGSNITFAVNLIFPRCQKEDA NGNIVYEKNCRNEAGLSADPYVYNWTAWSEDSDGENGTGQSHHNVFPDGKPFPHH PGWRRWNFIYVFHTLGQYFQKLGRCSVRVSVNTANVTLGPQLMEVTVYRRHGRAY VPIAQVKDVYVVTDQIPVFVTMFQKNDRNSSDETFLKDLPIMFDVLIHDPSHFLNYST INYKWSFGDNTGLFVSTNHTVNHTYVLNGTFSLNLTVKAAAPGPCPPPPPPPRPSKPT PSLATTLKSYDSNTPGPAGDNPLELSRIPDENCQINRYGHFQATITIVEGILEVNIIQMT DVLMPVPWPESSLIDFVVTCQGSIPTEVCTIISDPTCEITQNTVCSPVDVDEMCLLTVR RTFNGSGTYCVNLTLGDDTSLALTSTLISVPDRDPASPLRMANSALISVGCLAIFVTVI SLLVYKKHKEYNPIENSPGNVVRSKGLSVFLNRAKAVFFPGNQEKDPLLKNQEFKGVS (12) The adhesion molecule CD56 (SwissProt ID P13591)

>gi|94420689|ref|NP_000606.3| neural cell adhesion molecule 1 isoform 1 [Homo sapiens] MLQTKDLIWTLFFLGTAVSLQVDIVPSQGEISVGESKFFLCQVAGDAKDKDISWFSPN GEKLTPNQQRISVVWNDDSSSTLTIYNANIDDAGIYKCVVTGEDGSESEATVNVKIFQ KLMFKNAPTPQEFREGEDAVIVCDVVSSLPPTIIWKHKGRDVILKKDVRFIVLSNNYL QIRGIKKTDEGTYRCEGRILARGEINFKDIQVIVNVPPTIQARQNIVNATANLGQSVTL VCDAEGFPEPTMSWTKDGEQIEQEEDDEKYIFSDDSSQLTIKKVDKNDEAEYICIAEN KAGEQDATIHLKVFAKPKITYVENQTAMELEEQVTLTCEASGDPIPSITWRTSTRNISS EEKTLDGHMVVRSHARVSSLTLKSIQYTDAGEYICTASNTIGQDSQSMYLEVQYAPK LQGPVAVYTWEGNQVNITCEVFAYPSATISWFRDGQLLPSSNYSNIKIYNTPSASYLEV TPDSENDFGNYNCTAVNRIGQESLEFILVQADTPSSPSIDQVEPYSSTAQVQFDEPEAT GGVPILKYKAEWRAVGEEVWHSKWYDAKEASMEGIVTIVGLKPETTYAVRLAALNGKGL GEISAASEFKTQPVQGEPSAPKLEGQMGEDGNSIKVNLIKQDDGGSPIRHYLVRYRAL SSEWKPEIRLPSGSDHVMLKSLDWNAEYEVYVVAENQQGKSKAAHFVFRTSAQPTAIP ANGSPTSGLSTGAIVGILIVIFVLLLVVVDITCYFLNKCGLFMCIAVNLCGKAGPGAK GKDMEEGKAAFSKDESKEPIVEVRTEEERTPNHDGGKHTEPNETTPLTEPEKGPVEAK PECQETETKPAPAEVKTVPNDATQTKENESKA (13) The surface molecule CD70 (SwissProt ID P32970)

>gi|4507605|ref|NP_001243.1| CD70 antigen [Homo sapiens] MPEEGSGCSVRRRPYGCVLRAALVPLVAGLVICLVVCIQRFAQAQQQLPLESLGWD VAELQLNHTGPQQDPRLYWQGGPALGRSFLHGPELDKGQLRIHRDGIYMVHIQVTL AICSSTTASRHHPTTLAVGICSPASRSISLLRLSFHQGCTIASQRLTPLARGDTLCTNLT GTLLPSRNTDETFFGVQWVRP (14) The surface molecule CD74 (SwissProt ID P04233)

>gi|10835071|ref|NP_004346.1| HLA class II histocompatibility antigen gamma chain isoform b [Homo sapiens] MHRRRSRSCREDQKPVMDDQRDLISNNEQLPMLGRRPGAPESKCSRGALYTGFSILV TLLLAGQATTAYFLYQQQGRLDKLTVTSQNLQLENLRMKLPKPPKPVSKMRMATPL LMQALPMGALPQGPMQNATKYGNMTEDHVMHLLQNADPLKVYPPLKGSFPENLRH LKNTMETIDWKVFESWMHHWLLFEMSRHSLEQKPTDAPPKESLELEDPSSGLGVTK QDLGPVPM (15) The B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 (SwissProt ID P15391)

>gi|296010921|ref|NP_001171569.1| B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MPPPRLLFFLLFLTPMEVRPEEPLVVKVEEGDNAVLQCLKGTSDGPTQQLTWSRESPL KPFLKLSLGLPGLGIHMRPLAIWLFIFNVSQQMGGFYLCQPGPPSEKAWQPGWTVNV EGSGELFRWNVSDLGGLGCGLKNRSSEGPSSPSGKLMSPKLYVWAKDRPEIWEGEPP CLPPRDSLNQSLSQDLTMAPGSTLWLSCGVPPDSVSRGPLSWTHVHPKGPKSLLSLEL KDDRPARDMWVMETGLLLPRATAQDAGKYYCHRGNLTMSFHLEITARPVLWHWL LRTGGWKVSAVTLAYLIFCLCSLVGILHLQRALVLRRKRKRMTDPTRRFFKVTPPPG SGPQNQYGNVLSLPTPTSGLGRAQRWAAGLGGTAPSYGNPSSDVQADGALGSRSPP GVGPEEEEGEGYEEPDSEEDSEFYENDSNLGQDQLSQDGSGYENPEDEPLGPEDEDSF SNAESYENEDEELTQPVARTMDFLSPHGSAWDPSREATSLAGSQSYEDMRGILYAAP QLRSIRGQPGPNHEEDADSYENMDNPDGPDPAWGGGGRMGTWSTR (16) The surface protein mucin-1 (SwissProt ID P15941)

>gi|65301117|ref|NP_002447.4| mucin-1 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MTPGTQSPFFLLLLLTVLTVVTGSGHASSTPGGEKETSATQRSSVPSSTEKNALSTGVS FFFLSFHISNLQFNSSLEDPSTDYYQELQRDISEMFLQIYKQGGFLGLSNIKFRPGSVVV QLTLAFREGTINVHDVETQFNQYKTEAASRYNLTISDVSVSDVPFPFSAQSGAGVPG WGIALLVLVCVLVALAIVYLIALAVCQCRRKNYGQLDIFPARDTYHPMSEYPTYHTH GRYVPPSSTDRSPYEKVSAGNGGSSLSYTNPAVAATSANL (17) The surface protein CD138 (SwissProt ID P18827)

>gi|29568086|ref|NP_002988.3| syndecan-1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MRRAALWLWLCALALSLQPALPQIVATNLPPEDQDGSGDDSDNFSGSGAGALQDIT LSQQTPSTWKDTQLLTAIPTSPEPTGLEATAASTSTLPAGEGPKEGEAVVLPEVEPGLT AREQEATPRPRETTQLPTTHQASTTTATTAQEPATSHPHRDMQPGHHETSTPAGPSQ ADLHTPHTEDGGPSATERAAEDGASSQLPAAEGSGEQDFTFETSGENTAVVAVEPDR RNQSPVDQGATGASQGLLDRKEVLGGVIAGGLVGLIFAVCLVGFMLYRMKKKDEGS YSLEEPKQANGGAYQKPTKQEEFYA (18) The integrin alphaV (Genbank Accession No.: NP_(—)002201.1)

>gi|4504763|ref|NP_002201.1| integrin alpha-V isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MAFPPRRRLRLGPRGLPLLLSGLLLPLCRAFNLDVDSPAEYSGPEGSYFGFAVDFFVP SASSRMFLLVGAPKANTTQPGIVEGGQVLKCDWSSTRRCQPIEFDATGNRDYAKDDP LEFKSHQWFGASVRSKQDKILACAPLYHWRTEMKQEREPVGTCFLQDGTKTVEYAP CRSQDIDADGQGFCQGGFSIDFTKADRVLLGGPGSFYWQGQLISDQVAEIVSKYDPN VYSIKYNNQLATRTAQAIFDDSYLGYSVAVGDFNGDGIDDFVSGVPRAARTLGMVYI YDGKNMSSLYNFTGEQMAAYFGFSVAATDINGDDYADVFIGAPLFMDRGSDGKLQE VGQVSVSLQRASGDFQTTKLNGFEVFARFGSAIAPLGDLDQDGFNDIAIAAPYGGED KKGIVYIFNGRSTGLNAVPSQILEGQWAARSMPPSFGYSMKGATDIDKNGYPDLIVG AFGVDRAILYRARPVITVNAGLEVYPSILNQDNKTCSLPGTALKVSCFNVRFCLKAD GKGVLPRKLNFQVELLLDKLKQKGAIRRALFLYSRSPSHSKNMTISRGGLMQCEELIA YLRDESEFRDKLTPITIFMEYRLDYRTAADTTGLQPILNQFTPANISRQAHILLDCGED NVCKPKLEVSVDSDQKKIYIGDDNPLTLIVKAQNQGEGAYEAELIVSIPLQADFIGVV RNNEALARLSCAFKTENQTRQVVCDLGNPMKAGTQLLAGLRFSVHQQSEMDTSVKF DLQIQSSNLFDKVSPVVSHKVDLAVLAAVEIRGVSSPDHIFLPIPNWEHKENPETEED VGPVVQHIYELRNNGPSSFSKAMLHLQWPYKYNNNTLLYILHYDIDGPMNCTSDMEI NPLRIKISSLQTTEKNDTVAGQGERDHLITKRDLALSEGDIHTLGCGVAQCLKIVCQV GRLDRGKSAILYVKSLLWTETFMNKENQNHSYSLKSSASFNVIEFPYKNLPIEDITNST LVTTNVTWGIQPAPMPVPVWVIILAVLAGLLLLAVLVFVMYRMGFFKRVRPPQEEQ EREQLQPHENGEGNSET (19) The teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 protein TDGF1 (Genbank Accession No.: NP_(—)003203.1)

>gi|4507425|ref|NP_003203.1| teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 isoform 1 precursor [Homo sapiens] MDCRKMARFSYSVIWIMAISKVFELGLVAGLGHQEFARPSRGYLAFRDDSIWPQEEP AIRPRSSQRVPPMGIQHSKELNRTCCLNGGTCMLGSFCACPPSFYGRNCEHDVRKEN CGSVPHDTWLPKKCSLCKCWHGQLRCFPQAFLPGCDGLVMDEHLVASRTPELPPSA RTTTFMLVGICLSIQSYY (20) The prostate-specific membrane antigen PSMA (Swiss Prot ID: Q04609)

>gi|4758398|ref|NP_004467.1| glutamate carboxypeptidase 2 isoform 1 [Homo sapiens] MWNLLHETDSAVATARRPRWLCAGALVLAGGFFLLGFLFGWFIKSSNEATNITPKH NMKAFLDELKAENIKKFLYNFTQIPHLAGTEQNFQLAKQIQSQWKEFGLDSVELAHY DVLLSYPNKTHPNYISIINEDGNEIFNTSLFEPPPPGYENVSDIVPPFSAFSPQGMPEGD LVYVNYARTEDFFKLERDMKINCSGKIVIARYGKVFRGNKVKNAQLAGAKGVILYS DPADYFAPGVKSYPDGWNLPGGGVQRGNILNLNGAGDPLTPGYPANEYAYRRGIAE AVGLPSIPVHPIGYYDAQKLLEKMGGSAPPDSSWRGSLKVPYNVGPGFTGNFSTQKV KMHIHSTNEVTRIYNVIGTLRGAVEPDRYVILGGHRDSWVFGGIDPQSGAAVVHEIV RSFGTLKKEGWRPRRTILFASWDAEEFGLLGSTEWAEENSRLLQERGVAYINADSSIE GNYTLRVDCTPLMYSLVHNLTKELKSPDEGFEGKSLYESWTKKSPSPEFSGMPRISKL GSGNDFEVFFQRLGIASGRARYTKNWETNKFSGYPLYHSVYETYELVEKFYDPMFK YHLTVAQVRGGMVFELANSIVLPFDCRDYAVVLRKYADKIYSISMKHPQEMKTYSV SFDSLFSAVKNFTEIASKFSERLQDFDKSNPIVLRMMNDQLMFLERAFIDPLGLPDRPF YRHVIYAPSSHNKYAGESFPGIYDALFDIESKVDPSKAWGEVKRQIYVAAFTVQAAA ETLSEVA (21) The tyrosine protein kinase EPHA2 (Swiss Prot ID: P29317)

>gi|32967311|ref|NP_004422.2| ephrin type-A receptor 2 precursor [Homo sapiens] MELQAARACFALLWGCALAAAAAAQGKEVVLLDFAAAGGELGWLTHPYGKGWDL MQNIMNDMPIYMYSVCNVMSGDQDNWLRTNWVYRGEAERIFIELKFTVRDCNSFP GGASSCKETFNLYYAESDLDYGTNFQKRLFTKIDTIAPDEITVSSDFEARHVKLNVEE RSVGPLTRKGFYLAFQDIGACVALLSVRVYYKKCPELLQGLAHFPETIAGSDAPSLAT VAGTCVDHAVVPPGGEEPRMHCAVDGEWLVPIGQCLCQAGYEKVEDACQACSPGF FKFEASESPCLECPEHTLPSPEGATSCECEEGFFRAPQDPASMPCTRPPSAPHYLTAVG MGAKVELRWTPPQDSGGREDIVYSVTCEQCWPESGECGPCEASVRYSEPPHGLTRTS VTVSDLEPHMNYTFTVEARNGVSGLVTSRSFRTASVSINQTEPPKVRLEGRSTTSLSV SWSIPPPQQSRVWKYEVTYRKKGDSNSYNVRRTEGFSVTLDDLAPDTTYLVQVQAL TQEGQGAGSKVHEFQTLSPEGSGNLAVIGGVAVGVVLLLVLAGVGFFIHRRRKNQR ARQSPEDVYFSKSEQLKPLKTYVDPHTYEDPNQAVLKFTTEIHPSCVTRQKVIGAGEF GEVYKGMLKTSSGKKEVPVAIKTLKAGYTEKQRVDFLGEAGIMGQFSHHNIIRLEGV ISKYKPMMIITEYMENGALDKFLREKDGEFSVLQLVGMLRGIAAGMKYLANMNYV HRDLAARNILVNSNLVCKVSDFGLSRVLEDDPEATYTTSGGKIPIRWTAPEAISYRKF TSASDVWSFGIVMWEVMTYGERPYWELSNHEVMKAINDGFRLPTPMDCPSAIYQLM MQCWQQERARRPKFADIVSILDKLIRAPDSLKTLADFDPRVSIRLPSTSGSEGVPFRTV SEWLESIKMQQYTEHFMAAGYTAIEKVVQMTNDDIKRIGVRLPGHQKRIAYSLLGLK DQVNTVGIPI (22) The surface protein SLC44A4 (Genbank Accession No: NP_(—)001171515)

>gi|295849282|ref|NP_001171515.1| choline transporter-like protein 4 isoform 2 [Homo sapiens] MGGKQRDEDDEAYGKPVKYDPSFRGPIKNRSCTDVICCVLFLLFILGYIVVGIVAWL YGDPRQVLYPRNSTGAYCGMGENKDKPYLLYFNIFSCILSSNIISVAENGLQCPTPQT VITSLQQELCPSFLLPSAPALGRCFPWTNVTPPALPGITNDTTIQQGISGLIDSLNARDIS VKIFEDFAQSWYWILVALGVALVLSLLFILLLRLVAGPLVLVLILGVLGVLAYGIYYC WEEYRVLRDKGASISQLGFTTNLSAYQSVQETWLAALIVLAVLEAILLLMLIFLRQRI RIAIALLKEASKAVGQMMSTMFYPLVTFVLLLICIAYWAMTALYLATSGQPQYVLW ASNISSPGCEKVPINTSCNPTAHLVNSSCPGLMCVFQGYSSKGLIQRSVFNLQIYGVLG LFWTLNWVLALGQCVLAGAFASFYWAFHKPQDIPTFPLISAFIRTLRYHTGSLAFGAL ILTLVQIARVILEYIDHKLRGVQNPVARCIMCCFKCCLWCLEKFIKFLNRNAYIMIAIY GKNFCVSAKNAFMLLMRNIVRVVVLDKVTDLLLFFGKLLVVGGVGVLSFFFFSGRIP GLGKDFKSPHLNYYWLPIMTSILGAYVIASGFFSVFGMCVDTLFLCFLEDLERNNGSL DRPYYMSKSLLKILGKKNEAPPDNKKRKK (23) The surface protein BMPR1B (SwissProt: O00238) (24) The transport protein SLC7A5 (SwissProt: Q01650) (25) The epithelial prostate antigen STEAP1 (SwissProt: Q9UHE8) (26) The ovarian carcinoma antigen MUC16 (SwissProt: Q8WXI7) (27) The transport protein SLC34A2 (SwissProt: O95436) (28) The surface protein SEMA5b (SwissProt: Q9P283) (29) The surface protein LYPD1 (SwissProt: Q8N2G4) (30) The endothelin receptor type B EDNRB (SwissProt: P24530) (31) The ring finger protein RNF43 (SwissProt: Q68DV7) (32) The prostate carcinoma-associated protein STEAP2 (SwissProt: Q8NFT2) (33) The cation channel TRPM4 (SwissProt: Q8TD43) (34) The complement receptor CD21 (SwissProt: P20023) (35) The B-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein CD79b (SwissProt: P40259) (36) The cell adhesion antigen CEACAM6 (SwissProt: P40199) (37) The dipeptidase DPEP1 (SwissProt: P16444) (38) The interleukin receptor IL20Ralpha (SwissProt: Q9UHF4) (39) The proteoglycan BCAN (SwissProt: Q96GW7) (40) The ephrin receptor EPHB2 (SwissProt: P29323) (41) The prostate stem cell-associated protein PSCA (Genbank Accession No: NP_(—)005663.2) (42) The surface protein LHFPL3 (SwissProt: Q86UP9) (43) The receptor protein TNFRSF13C (SwissProt: Q96RJ3) (44) The B-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein CD79a (SwissProt: P11912) (45) The receptor protein CXCR5 (SwissProt: P32302) (46) The ion channel P2X5 (SwissProt: Q93086) (47) The lymphocyte antigen CD180 (SwissProt: Q99467) (48) The receptor protein FCRL1 (SwissProt: Q96LA6) (49) The receptor protein FCRL5 (SwissProt: Q96RD9) (50) The MHC class II molecule Ia antigen HLA-DOB (Genbank Accession No: NP_(—)002111.1) (51) The T-cell protein VTCN1 (SwissProt: Q7Z7D3).

In one preferred subject of the invention the cancer target molecule is selected from the group consisting of the cancer target molecules (1)-(51).

In another particularly preferred subject of the invention the binder binds to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of the cancer target molecules (1)-(51).

In another particularly preferred subject of the invention the binder binds specifically to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of the cancer target molecules (1)-(51).

In one particularly preferred subject of the invention the cancer target molecule is selected from the group consisting of EGF receptor (NP_(—)005219.2), mesothelin (Q¹³⁴²¹-3), C4.4a (NP_(—)055215.2) and carboanhydrase IX (CA IX; NP_(—)001207.2).

In another particularly preferred subject of the invention the binder binds to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of EGF receptor (NP_(—)005219.2), mesothelin (Q¹³⁴²¹-3), C4.4a (NP_(—)055215.2) and carboanhydrase IX (CA IX; Q¹⁶⁷⁹⁰).

In another particularly preferred subject of the invention the binder binds specifically to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of EGF receptor (NP_(—)005219.2), mesothelin (Q¹³⁴²¹-3), C4.4a (NP_(—)055215.2) and carboanhydrase IX (CA IX; Q¹⁶⁷⁹⁰).

In one preferred embodiment the binder, after binding to its extracellular target molecule on the target cell, is internalized by the target cell as a result of the binding. The effect of this is that the binder-drug conjugate, which may be an immunoconjugate or an ADC, is taken up by the target cell.

In one embodiment the binder is a binding protein. In one preferred embodiment the binder is an antibody, an antigen-binding antibody fragment, a multispecific antibody or an antibody mimetic.

Preferred antibody mimetics are affibodies, adnectins, anticalins, DARPins, avimers, or nanobodies. Preferred multispecific antibodies are bispecific and trispecific antibodies.

In one preferred embodiment the binder is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment, more preferably an isolated antibody or an isolated antigen-binding antibody fragment.

Preferred antigen-binding antibody fragments are Fab, Fab′, F(ab′)₂ and Fv fragments, diabodies, DAbs, linear antibodies and scFv. Particularly preferred are Fab, diabodies and scFv.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the binder is an antibody. Particularly preferred are monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof. Further particularly preferred are human, humanized or chimeric antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof.

Antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments which bind cancer target molecules may be prepared by a person of ordinary skill in the art using known processes, such as, for example, chemical synthesis or recombinant expression. Binders for cancer target molecules may be acquired commercially or may be prepared by a person of ordinary skill in the art using known processes, such as, for example, chemical synthesis or recombinant expression. Further processes for preparing antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are described in WO 2007/070538 (see page 22 “Antibodies”). The skilled person knows how processes such as phage display libraries (e.g. Morphosys HuCAL Gold) can be compiled and used for discovering antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments (see WO 2007/070538, page 24 ff and Example 1 on page 70, Example 2 on page 72). Further processes for preparing antibodies that use DNA libraries from B-cells are described for example on page 26 (WO 2007/070538). Processes for humanizing antibodies are described on page 30-32 of WO2007070538 and in detail in Queen, et al., Pros. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:10029-10033, 1989 or in WO 90/0786. Furthermore, processes for the recombinant expression of proteins in general and of antibodies in particular are known to the skilled person (see, for example, in Berger and Kimmel (Guide to Molecular Cloning Techniques, Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 152, Academic Press, Inc.); Sambrook, et al., (Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, (Second Edition, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press; Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; 1989) Vol. 1-3); Current Protocols in Molecular Biolony, (F. M. Ausabel et al. [Eds.], Current Protocols, Green Publishing Associates, Inc./John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Harlow et al., (Monoclonal Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (19881, Paul [Ed.]); Fundamental Immunology, (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (1998)); and Harlow, et al., (Using Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (1998)). The skilled person knows the corresponding vectors, promoters and signal peptides which are necessary for the expression of a protein/antibody. Commonplace processes are also described in WO 2007/070538 on pages 41-45. Processes for preparing an IgG1 antibody are described for example in WO 2007/070538 in Example 6 on page 74 ff. Processes which allow the determination of the internalization of an antibody after binding to its antigen are known to the skilled person and are described for example in WO 2007/070538 on page 80. The skilled person is able to use the processes described in WO 2007/070538 that have been used for preparing carboanhydrase IX (Mn) antibodies in analogy for the preparation of antibodies with different target molecule specificity.

EGFR Antibodies

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecules EGFR are cetuximab (INN number 7906), panitumumab (INN number 8499) and nimotuzumab (INN number 8545). Cetuximab (Drug Bank Accession Number DB00002) is a chimeric anti-EGFR1 antibody which is produced in SP2/0 mouse myeloma cells and is sold by ImClone Systems Inc/Merck KgaA/Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Cetuximab is indicated for the treatment of metastasizing, EGFR expressing, colorectal carcinoma with wild type K-Ras gene. It has an affinity of 10⁻¹⁰M

Sequence: Cetuximab Light Chain (Kappa):

DILLTQSPVILSVSPGERVSFSCRASQSIGTNIHWYQQRTNGSPRLLIKY ASESISGIPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLSINSVESEDIADYYCQQNNNWPTTFGA GTKLELKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKV DNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYACEVTHQG LSSPVTKSFNRGEC

Cetuximab Heavy Chain:

QVQLKQSGPGLVQPSQSLSITCTVSGFSLTNYGVHWVRQSPGKGLEWLGV IWSGGNTDYNTPFTSRLSINKDNSKSQVFFKMNSLQSNDTAIYYCARALT YYDYEFAYWGQGTLVTVSAASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKD YFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTY ICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPK DTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNS TYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQV YTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVL DSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK

Panitumumab (INN number 8499) (Drug Bank Accession Number DB01269) is a recombinant monoclonal human IgG2 antibody which binds specifically to the human EGF receptor 1 and is sold by Abgenix/Amgen. Panitumumab originates from the immunization of transgenic mice (XenoMouse). These mice are capable of producing human immunoglobulin (light and heavy chains). A specific B-cell clone was selected which produces antibodies against EGFR, and this clone was immortalized with CHO cells (Chinese hamster ovary cells). These cells are now used for the production of a 100% human antibody. Panitumumab is indicated for the treatment of EGFR-expressing, metastasizing colorectal carcinoma, which is resistant to chemotherapeutic treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan. It has an affinity of 10⁻¹¹M.

Sequence: Panitumumab Light Chain (Kappa):

DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCQASQDISNYLNWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYD ASNLETGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTFTISSLQPEDIATYFCQHFDHLPLAFGG GTKVEIKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKV DNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYACEVTHQG LSSPVTKSFNRGEC

Panitumumab Heavy Chain:

QVQLQESGPGLVKPSETLSLTCTVSGGSVSSGDYYWTWIRQSPGKGLEWI GHIYYSGNTNYNPSLKSRLTISIDTSKTQFSLKLSSVTAADTAIYYCVRD RVTGAFDIWGQGTMVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPCSRSTSESTAALGCLVKD YFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSNFGTQTY TCNVDHKPSNTKVDKTVERKCCVECPPCPAPPVAGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLM ISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVQFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQFNSTFRV VSVLTVVHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKGLPAPIEKTISKTKGQPREPQVYTLP PSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPMLDSDG SFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPG

Nimotuzumab (INN number 8545) (EP 00586002, EP 00712863) is a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody which binds specifically to the human EGF receptor 1 and is sold by YM BioScienecs Inc. (Mississauga Canada). It is produced in non-secreting NSO cells (mammalian cell line). Nimotuzumab is approved for the treatment of head-and-neck tumours, highly malignant astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforms (not in EU and US) and pancreatic carcinoma (orphan drug, EMA). It has an affinity of 10⁻⁸M.

Further embodiments of EGFR antibodies are as follows:

-   -   Zalutumumab/2F8/HuMax-EGFr, from Genmab A/S (WO 02/100348, WO         2004/056847, INN number 8605)     -   Necitumumab/11F8, ImClone/IMC-11F8, from ImClone Systems Inc.         [Eli Lilly & Co] (WO 2005/090407 (EP 01735348-A1, US         2007/0264253-A1, U.S. Pat. No. 7,598,350, WO 2005/090407-A1),         INN number 9083)     -   Matuzumab/anti-EGFR MAb, Merck KGaA/anti-EGFR MAb, Takeda/EMD         72000/EMD-6200/EMD-72000 and EMD-55900/MAb 425/monoclonal         antibody 425, from Merck KGaA/Takeda (WO 92/15683, INN number         8103 (Matuzumab))     -   RG-7160/GA-201/GA201/R-7160/R7160/RG7160/RO-4858696/RO-5083945/R04858696/R05083945,         from Glycart Biotechnology AG (Roche Holding AG) (WO         2010/112413-A1, WO 2010/115554)     -   GT-MAB 5.2-GEX/CetuGEX, from Glycotope GmbH (WO 2008/028686-A2         (EP 01900750-A1, EP 01911766-A1, EP 02073842-A2, US         2010/0028947-A1)     -   ISU-101, from Isu Abxis Inc (ISU Chemical Co Ltd)/Scancell (WO         2008/004834-A1)     -   ABT-806/mAb-806/ch-806/anti-EGFR monoc. antibody 806, from         Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research/Abbott/Life Science         Pharmaceuticals (WO 02/092771, WO 2005/081854 and WO         2009/023265)     -   SYM-004 (consists of two chimeric IgG1 antibodies (992 and         1024)), from Symphogen A/S (WO 2010/022736-A2)     -   MR1-1/MR1-1 KDEL, from IVAX Corp (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries         Ltd) (Duke University), (Patent: WO2001/062931-A2)     -   Antibody against the deletion mutant, EGFRvIII, from         Amgen/Abgenix (WO 2005/010151, U.S. Pat. No. 7,628,986)     -   SC-100, from Scancell Ltd (WO 01/088138-A1)     -   MDX-447/EMD 82633/BAB-447/H 447/MAb, EGFR, Medarex/Merck KgaA,         from Bristol-Myers Squibb (US)/Merck KGaA (DE)/Takeda (JP), (WO         91/05871, WO 92/15683)     -   Anti-EGFR-Mab, from Xencor (WO 2005/056606)     -   DXL-1218/anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody (cancer), InNexus, from         InNexus Biotechnology Inc., Pharmaprojects PH048638

In one preferred embodiment the anti-EGFR antibodies are selected from the group consisting of cetuximab, panitumumab, nimotuzumab, zalutumumab, necitumumab, matuzumab, RG-716, GT-MAB 5.2-GEX, ISU-101, ABT-806, SYM-004, MR1-1, SC-100, MDX-447, and DXL-1218.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the anti-EGFR antibodies are selected from the group consisting of cetuximab, panitumumab, nimotuzumab, zalutumumab, necitumumab and matuzumab.

The skilled person knows of processes which can be used to prepare further antibodies, from the CDR regions of the abovementioned antibodies by means of sequence variations, these further antibodies having a similar or better affinity and/or specificity for the target molecule.

In a further embodiment, the anti-EGFR antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprising the three CDR regions of the light chain and the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of one of the following antibodies: cetuximab, panitumumab, nimotuzumab, zalutumumab, necitumumab, matuzumab, RG-716, GT-MAB 5.2-GEX, ISU-101, ABT-806, SYM-004, MR1-1, SC-100, MDX-447, and DXL-1218.

In another embodiment the anti-EGFR antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprising the three CDR regions of the light chain and the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of one of the following antibodies: cetuximab, panitumumab, nimotuzumab, zalutumumab, necitumumab, matuzumab.

Carboanhydrase IX Antibodies

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule carbonahydrase IX are described in WO 2007/070538-A2 (e.g. Claims 1-16).

In one preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments 3ee9 (Claim 4 (a) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 3ef2 (Claim 4 (b) in WO2007/070538-A2), 1e4 (Claim 4 (c) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 3a4 (Claim 4 (d) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 3ab4 (Claim 4 (e) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 3ah10 (Claim 4 (f) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 3bb2 (Claim 4 (g) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 1aa1 (Claim 4 (h) in WO 2007/070538-A2), 5a6 (Claim 4 (i) in WO 2007/070538-A2) and 5aa3 (Claim 4 (j) in WO 2007/070538-A2).

In one preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of:

anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3ee9 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3ef2 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 1e4 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3a4 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3ab4 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3ah10 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 3bb2 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 1aa1 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 5a6 (from WO 2007/070538-A2), and anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody 5aa3 (from WO 2007/070538-A2).

The here-indicated sequences of the CDR regions are disclosed in FIGS. 2a-2c, page 128-130 in WO 2007/070538-A2.

In one preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of:

an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3ee9, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4b on page 137, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3ef2, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4c on page 138 and in FIG. 4b on page 137, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 1e4, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4a on page 136, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3a4, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4a on page 136, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3ab4, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4a on page 136, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3ah10, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4a on page 136, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 3bb2, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4b on page 137, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 1aa1, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4a on page 136, an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 5a6, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4b on page 137, and an antibody or antigen-binding fragment which comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable light and variable heavy chains of the antibody 5aa3, as indicated in WO 2007/070538-A2 in FIG. 4b on page 137.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody is antibody 3ee9 from WO 2007/070538-A2.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody or the antigen-binding antibody fragment comprises the amino acid sequences of the CDR regions of the variable heavy chain of the antibody 3ee9 (VH3-CDR1: GFTFSSYGMS; VH3-CDR2: GISSLGSTTYYADSVKG; VH3-CDR3: TGSPGTFMHGDH, see FIG. 2a, page 128 in WO2007070538-A2) and the amino acid sequences of the CDR regions of the variable light chain of the antibody 3ee9 (VLk1-CDR1: RASQDINNYLS; VLk1-CDR2: YGASNLQS; VLk1-CDR3: QQYYGRPT, see FIG. 2b, page 129 in WO 2007/070538-A2).

In one particularly preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody or the antigen-binding antibody fragment comprises the amino acid sequences of a variable heavy chain of the antibody 3ee9

(VH3:ELVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSSYGMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVSGISSLG STTYYADSVKGRFTISRDNSKNTLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCARTGSPGTFMHGDHW GQGTLVTVSS, see FIG. 4b, page 137 in WO 2007070538-A2) and the amino acid sequences of the variable light chain of the antibody 3ee9 (VLk1:DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRaSQDINNYLSWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYGASNL QSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDFAVYYCQQYYGRPTTFGQGTKVEIKRT, see FIG. 4b, page 137 in WO 2007070538-A2).

In one preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody 3ee9 is an IgG antibody.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody 3 ee9 is an IgG1 antibody (3ee9-IgG1),

where the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain comprises the following sequence:

QVELVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSSYGMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVSG ISSLGSTTYYADSVKGRFTISRDNSKNTLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCARTG SPGTFMHGDHWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLV KDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQ TYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKKVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPELLGGPSVFLFPPK PKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQY NSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREP QVYTLPPSRDELTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPP VLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSP GK and the amino acid sequences of the light chain comprises the following sequence:

DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASQDINNYLSWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYG ASNLQSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDFAVYYCQQYYGRPTTFGQ GTKVEIKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKV DNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYACEVTHQG LSSPVTKSFNRGEC anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody 3ee9-IgG1:

A further aspect of the present invention is the provision of the anti-carboanhydrase IX antibody 3ee9-IgG1.

C4.4a Antibodies:

Examples of C4.4a antibodies and antigen-binding fragments are described below. The sequences of the antibodies are indicated in Table 1, with each line reproducing the respective CDR amino acid sequences of the variable light chain and of the variable heavy chain, respectively of the antibody listed in column 1. The amino acid sequences of the variable light chain and of the variable heavy chain, and the nucleic acid sequence of the antibody indicated in column 1 in each case, are also indicated.

In one embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments bind to the S1 domain S1 (amino acid position 1-85 of SEQ ID NO: 1) of C4.4a.

In one embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are cross-reactive with human C4.4a (SEQ ID NO:1) and with murine C4.4a (SEQ ID NO:2).

In one embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof, after binding to a cell which expresses C4.4a, are internalized by the cell.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments compete with the antibody M31-B01 and/or with the antibody M20-D02-S-A for binding to C4.4a. Antibodies M31-B01 and M20-D02-S-A compete for binding to C4.4a. The antibodies B01-1 to B01-12 were prepared from M31-B01 by means of affinity maturation and compete with M31-B01 for binding to C4.4a. The antibodies D02-1 to D02-13 were prepared from M20-D02-S-A by means of affinity maturation and compete with M20-D02-S-A for binding to C4.4a.

In a further embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise at least one, two or three of the CDR amino acid sequences given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise at least one, two or three CDR amino acid sequences of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In a further embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise at least one, two or three CDR amino acid sequences of the variable light chain and at least one, two or three CDR amino acid sequences of the variable heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise which are at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 95% identical with the CDR amino acid sequences of the variable light chain and with the CDR amino acid sequences of the variable heavy chain, of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the CDR sequences of the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise

CDR sequences of the heavy chain which conform to the CDR sequences SEQ ID NO: 297 (CDR H1), SEQ ID NO: 298 (CDR H2) and SEQ ID NO: 299 (CDR H3) and CDR sequences of the light chain which conform to the CDR sequences SEQ ID NO: 300 (CDR L1), SEQ ID NO: 22 (CDR L2) and SEQ ID NO: 301 (CDR L3), or CDR sequences of the heavy chain which conform to the CDR sequences SEQ ID NO: 302 (CDR H1), SEQ ID NO: 303 (CDR H2) and SEQ ID NO: 304 (CDR H3) and CDR sequences of the light chain which conform to the CDR sequences SEQ ID NO: 305 (CDR L1), SEQ ID NO: 306 (CDR L2) and SEQ ID NO: 307 (CDR L3).

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise which are at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 95% identical with the variable light chain and with the variable heavy chain, of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise the three CDR amino acid sequences of the variable light chain and the three CDR amino acid sequences of the variable heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise a variable light chain and/or a variable heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprise the variable light chain and the variable heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 1 or Table 2.

In one preferred embodiment the C4.4a antibodies and the antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 75-77 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 78-80 (B01-10), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 5, 9 and 13 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 17, 21 and 25 (M31-B01), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 6, 10 and 14 an which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 18, 22 and 26 (M20-D02-S-A), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 7, 11 and 15 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 19, 23 and 27 (M60-G03), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 8, 12 and 16 and which comprise the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 20, 24 and 28 (36-H02), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 45-47 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 48-50 (B01-3), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 55-57 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 58-60 (B01-5), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 65-67 and which comprises the CDR sequences of variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 68-70 (B01-7), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 85-87 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 88-90 (B01-12), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 95-97 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 98-100 (D02-4), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 105-107 and which comprises CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 108-110 (D02-6), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 115-117 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 118-120 (D02-7), antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 125-127 and which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 128-130 (D02-11), and antibody which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 135-137 which comprises the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO: 138-140 (D02-13).

In one preferred embodiment the C4.4a antibodies and the antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 81 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 82 (B01-7), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 33 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 29 (M31-B01), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 34 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 30 (M20-D02 S-A), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 35 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 31 (M60-G03), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 36 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 32 (M36-H02), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 51 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 52 (B01-3), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 61 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 62 (B01-5), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 71 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 72 (B01-7) antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 91 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 92 (B01-12), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 101 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 102 (D02-4), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 111 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 112 (D02-6), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 121 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 122 (D02-7), antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 131 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 132 (D02-11), and antibodies which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 141 and which comprise the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO: 142 (D02-13).

In another embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies comprise the light chain and the heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 2.

In one preferred embodiment the anti-C4.4a antibodies comprise the light chain and the heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 2.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the C4.4a antibody is selected from the group consisting of

antibody which comprises the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 346 and which comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 347 (M31-B01), antibody which comprises the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 352 and which comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 353 (B01-3), antibody which comprises the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 364 and which comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 365 (B01-10), and antibody which comprises the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 382 and which comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by SEQ ID NO: 383 (D02-6).

TABLE 1 Sequences of the C4.4a antibodies SEQ ID SEQ ID SEQ ID SEQ ID SEQ ID SEQ ID NO: NO: NO: NO: NO: NO: Antibody HCDR1 HCDR2 HCDR3 LCDR1 LCDR2 LCDR3 M31-B01 5 9 13 17 21 25 M20- 6 10 14 18 22 26 D02 S-A M60-G03 7 11 15 19 23 27 M36-H02 8 12 16 20 24 28 B01-3 45 46 47 48 49 50 B01-5 55 56 57 58 59 60 B01-7 65 66 67 68 69 70 B01-10 75 76 77 78 79 80 B01-12 85 86 87 88 89 90 D02-4 95 96 97 98 99 100 D02-6 105 106 107 108 109 110 D02-7 115 116 117 118 119 120 D02-11 125 126 127 128 129 130 D02-13 135 136 137 138 139 140 B01-nn1 145 146 147 148 149 150 B01-nn2 153 154 155 156 157 158 B01-nn3 161 162 163 164 165 166 B01-nn4 169 170 171 172 173 174 B01-nn5 177 178 179 180 181 182 B01-2 185 186 187 188 189 190 B01-4 193 194 195 196 197 198 B01-6 201 202 203 204 205 206 B01-8 209 210 211 212 213 214 B01-9 217 218 219 220 221 222 B01-11 225 226 227 228 229 230 B01-12 233 234 235 236 237 238 D02-ogl 241 242 243 244 245 246 D02-5 249 250 251 252 253 254 D02-8 257 258 259 260 261 262 D02-9 265 266 267 268 269 270 D02-10 273 274 275 276 277 278 D02-11 281 282 283 284 285 286 D02-12 289 290 291 292 293 294 SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: Antibody VH Protein VL Protein VH Nucleotide VL Nucleotide M31-B01 33 29 41 37 M20- 34 30 42 38 D02 S-A M60-G03 35 31 43 39 M36-H02 36 32 44 40 B01-3 51 52 53 54 B01-5 61 62 63 64 B01-7 71 72 73 74 B01-10 81 82 83 84 B01-12 91 92 93 94 D02-4 101 102 103 104 D02-6 111 112 113 114 D02-7 121 122 123 124 D02-11 131 132 133 134 D02-13 141 142 143 144 B01-nn1 151 152 308 309 B01-nn2 159 160 310 311 B01-nn3 167 168 312 313 B01-nn4 175 176 314 315 B01-nn5 183 184 316 317 B01-2 191 192 318 319 B01-4 199 200 320 321 B01-6 207 208 322 323 B01-8 215 216 324 325 B01-9 223 224 326 327 B01-11 231 232 328 329 B01-12 239 240 330 331 D02-ogl 247 248 332 333 D02-5 255 256 334 335 D02-8 263 264 336 337 D02-9 271 272 338 339 D02-10 279 280 340 341 D02-11 287 288 342 343 D02-12 295 296 344 345

TABLE 2 Sequences of the light and heavy chain of the C4.4a antibodies Light chain Heavy chain Antibody SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: M31-B01 346 347 B01-1 348 349 B01-2 350 351 B01-3 352 353 B01-4 354 355 B01-5 356 357 B01-6 358 359 B01-7 360 361 B01-8 362 363 B01-10 364 365 B01-11 366 367 B01-12 368 369 M20-D02 S-A 370 371 D02-1 372 373 D02-2 374 375 D02-3 376 377 D02-4 378 379 D02-5 380 381 D02-6 382 383 D02-7 384 385 D02-8 386 387 D02-9 388 389 D02-10 390 391 D02-11 392 393 D02-12 394 395 D02-13 396 397

Anti-C4.4a Antibody IgG:

A further aspect of the present invention is the provision of an anti-C4.4a IgG1 antibody which comprises the amino acid sequence of the light chain and of the heavy chain of an antibody given in Table 2.

One example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule Her2 is trastuzumab (Genentech). Trastuzumab is a humanized antibody which is used for the treatment among other things of breast cancer. One example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD20 is rituximab (Genentech). Rituximab (CAS number: 174722-31-7) is a chimeric antibody which is used for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. One example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD52 is alemtuzumab (Genzyme). Alemtuzumab (CAS number: 216503-57-0) is a humanized antibody which is used for the treatment of chronic lymphatic leukaemia.

Mesothelin Antibody

Binders particularly preferred in accordance with the invention are anti-mesothelin antibodies, more particularly human or humanized anti-mesothelin antibodies. The antibodies preferably have an affinity of at least 10⁻⁷ M (as Kd value; in other words preferably those with smaller Kd values than 10⁻⁷ M), preferably of at least 10⁻⁸ M, more preferably in the range from 10⁻⁹ M to 10⁻¹¹ M. The Kd values may be determined, for example, by means of surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy.

The antibody-drug conjugates of the invention likewise exhibit affinities in these ranges. The affinity is preferably not substantially affected by the conjugation of the drugs (in general, the affinity is reduced by less than one order of magnitude, in other words, for example, at most from 10⁻⁸ M to 10⁻⁷ M).

The antibodies used in accordance with the invention are also notable preferably for a high selectivity. A high selectivity exists when the antibody of the invention exhibits an affinity for the target protein which is better by a factor of at least 2, preferably by a factor of 5 or more preferably by a factor of 10, than for an independent other antigen, e.g. human serum albumin (the affinity may be determined, for example, by means of surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy).

Furthermore, the antibodies of the invention that are used are preferably cross-reactive. In order to be able to facilitate and better interpret preclinical studies, for example toxicological or activity studies (e.g. in xenograft mice), it is advantageous if the antibody used in accordance with the invention not only binds the human target protein but also binds the species target protein in the species used for the studies. In one embodiment the antibody used in accordance with the invention, in addition to the human target protein, is cross-reactive to the target protein of at least one further species. For toxicological and activity studies it is preferred to use species of the families of rodents, dogs and non-human primates. Preferred rodent species are mouse and rat. Preferred non-human primates are rhesus monkeys, chimpanzees and long-tailed macaques.

In one embodiment the antibody used in accordance with the invention, in addition to the human target protein, is cross-reactive to the target protein of at least one further species selected from the group of species consisting of mouse, rat and long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). Especially preferred are antibodies used in accordance with the invention which in addition to the human target protein are at least cross-reactive to the mouse target protein. Preference is given to cross-reactive antibodies whose affinity for the target protein of the further non-human species differs by a factor of not more than 50, more particularly by a factor of not more than ten, from the affinity for the human target protein.

The antibodies of the invention that are used are additionally notable preferably for invariant binding to mesothelin. Invariant binding is notable, for example, by the fact that the antibody of the invention that is used binds to an epitope of mesothelin which cannot be masked by a further extracellular protein. Such a further extracellular protein is, for example, the protein Ovarian Cancer Antigen 125 (CA125). Antibodies used with preference are notable for the fact that their binding to mesothelin is not blocked by CA125.

Anti-mesothelin antibodies are described for example in WO 2009/068204. These antibodies can be used in accordance with the invention.

A further aspect of the present invention is the provision of a new anti-mesothelin antibody (MF-Ta) whose amino acid sequence comprises the CDR sequences of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:398 (HCDR1), SEQ ID NO:399 (HCDR2) and SEQ ID NO:400 (HCDR3) and the CDR sequences of the variable light chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:401 (LCDR1), SEQ ID NO:402 (LCDR2) and SEQ ID NO:403 (LCDR3).

In one preferred embodiment the amino acid sequence of the anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprises the sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:404 and the sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO:405. In one preferred embodiment the amino acid sequence of the anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta or antigen-binding antibody fragments comprises the sequence of the variable heavy chain which is encoded by the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO:406, and the sequence of the variable light chain which is encoded by the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO:407.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the amino acid sequence of the anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta comprises the sequence of the heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:408 and the sequence of the light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO:409.

In one particularly preferred embodiment the amino acid sequence of the anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta comprises the sequence of the heavy chain which is encoded with a nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO:410, and the sequence of the light chain with is encoded with a nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 411.

Further examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule mesothelin are known to the skilled person and are described for example in WO 2009/068204 and can be used for the binder-drug conjugates of the invention.

In one embodiment of the binder-drug conjugates, the binder is an anti-mesothelin antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment, where the antibody binds to mesothelin and exhibits invariant binding.

In one embodiment of the binder-drug conjugates, an anti-mesothelin antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment comprises the amino acid sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the amino acid sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of an antibody described in WOv2009/068204-A1 (Table 7; page 61-63).

In one preferred embodiment the mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-J (WO2009068204-A1; Table 7; page 61), anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MOR06640 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61), anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-226 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61) and anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MOR06626 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61).

In one particularly preferred embodiment the mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments are selected from the group consisting of

anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-J (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61), anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MOR06640 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61), anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-226 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61), anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MOR06626 (WO 2009/068204-A1; Table 7; page 61).

Further Antibodies:

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule Her2 is trastuzumab (Genentech). Trastuzumab is a humanized antibody which is used for the treatment inter alia of breast cancer. One example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD20 is rituximab (Genentech). Rituximab (CAS number: 174722-31-7) is a chimeric antibody which is used for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. One example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD52 is alemtuzumab (Genzyme). Alemtuzumab (CAS number: 216503-57-0) is a humanized antibody which is used for the treatment of chronic lymphatic leukaemia.

Other examples of antibodies which bind to HER2, besides trastuzumab (INN 7637, CAS No: RN: 180288-69-1) and pertuzumab (Cas No: 380610-27-5), are antibodies as disclosed in WO 2009/123894-A2, WO 200/8140603-A2, or in WO 2011/044368-A2. An example of an anti-HER2 conjugate is trastuzumab-emtansine (INN No. 9295).

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule CD30 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. Hodgkin's lymphoma, are brentuximab, iratumumab and antibodies as disclosed in WO 2008/092117, WO 2008/036688 or WO 2006/089232. An example of an anti-CD30 conjugate is brentuximab vedotine (INN No. 9144).

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule CD22 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. lymphoma, are inotuzumab or epratuzumab. Examples of anti-CD22 conjugates are inotuzumab ozagamycin (INN No. 8574), or anti-CD22-MMAE and anti-CD22-MC-MMAE (CAS RN: 139504-50-0 and 474645-27-7).

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule CD33 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. leukaemia, are gemtuzumab or lintuzumab (INN 7580). An example of an anti-CD33 conjugate is gemtuzumab-ozagamycin.

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule NMB and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. melanoma or breast cancer, is glembatumumab (INN 9199). An example of an anti-NMB conjugate is glembatumumab vedotine (CAS RN: 474645-27-7).

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD56 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. multiple myeloma, small-cell carcinoma of the lung, MCC or ovarian carcinoma, is lorvotuzumab. An example of an anti-CD56 conjugate is lorvotuzumab mertansine (CAS RN: 139504-50-0).

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule CD70 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or kidney cell cancer, are disclosed in WO 2007/038637-A2 or WO 2008/070593-A2. An example of an anti-CD70 conjugate is SGN-75 (CD70 MMAF).

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD74 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. multiple myeloma, is milatuzumab. An example of an anti-CD74 conjugate is milatuzumab-doxorubicin (CAS RN: 23214-92-8).

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule CD 19 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is disclosed in WO 2008/031056-A2. Further antibodies and examples of an anti-CD19 conjugate (SAR3419) are disclosed in WO 2008/047242-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule mucin-1 and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, are clivatuzumab or the antibodies disclosed in WO 2003/106495-A2, WO 2008/028686-A2. Examples of anti-mucin conjugates are disclosed in WO 2005/009369-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule CD138 and conjugates thereof which can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. multiple myeloma, are disclosed in WO 2009/080829-A1, WO 2009/080830-A1.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule integrin alphaV and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. melanoma, sarcoma or carcinoma, are intetumumab (Cas RN: 725735-28-4), abciximab (Cas-RN: 143653-53-6), etaracizumab (Cas-RN: 892553-42-3) or the antibodies disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,465,449, EP 19859-A1, WO 2002/012501-A1 or WO 2006/062779-A2. Examples of anti-integrin alphaV conjugates are intetumumab-DM4 and other ADCs disclosed in WO 2007/024536-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule TDGF1 and can be used for the treatment of cancer are the antibodies disclosed in WO 02/077033-A1, U.S. Pat. No. 7,318,924, WO 2003/083041-A2 and WO 2002/088170-A2. Examples of anti-TDGF1 conjugates are disclosed in WO 2002/088170-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule PSMA and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. prostate carcinoma, are the antibodies disclosed in WO 97/35616-A1, WO 99/47554-A1, and WO 01/009192-A1. Examples of anti-PSMA conjugates are disclosed in WO 2009/026274-A1.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule EPHA2, can be used for preparing a conjugate and can be used for the treatment of cancer are disclosed in WO 2004/091375-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule SLC44A4, can be used for preparing a conjugate and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. pancreatic or prostate carcinoma, are disclosed in WO 2009/033094-A2 and US 2009/0175796-A1.

An example of an antibody which binds the cancer target molecule HLA-DOB is the antibody lym-1 (Cas-RN: 301344-99-0), which can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Examples of anti-HLA-DOB conjugates are disclosed for example in WO 2005/081711-A2.

Examples of antibodies which bind the cancer target molecule VTCN1, can be used for preparing a conjugate and can be used for the treatment of cancer, e.g. ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer, are disclosed in WO 2006/074418-A2.

The compounds of the invention possess valuable pharmacological properties and can be used for the prevention and treatment of diseases in humans and animals.

The binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of the invention, of the formula (Ia), exhibit a high and specific cytotoxic activity with regard to tumour cells, as may be shown on the basis of the assays set out in the present experimental section (C-1. to C-7e.). This high and specific cytotoxic activity on the part of the binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of the invention, of the formula (Ia), is achieved through the appropriate combination of the new N,N-dialkylauristatin derivative and binder with linkers which exhibit not only an enzymatically, hydrolytically or reductively cleavable predetermined break point, for the release of the toxophores, but also no such predetermined break point. More particularly, through the use of stable linkers which have no enzymatically, hydrolytically or reductively cleavable predetermined break point for the release of the toxophores, and which, following uptake of the ADCs into the tumour cell and following complete intracellular, enzymatic breakdown of the antibody, still remain wholly or partly intact, the activity is confined very specifically to the tumour cell. Compatibility between ADCs and stable linkers presupposes, among other things, that the metabolites formed intracellularly can be formed with sufficient efficacy, are able to reach their target and are able there to develop their anti-proliferative activity on the target with sufficient potency, without being carried out of the tumour cell again beforehand by transporter proteins. The metabolites formed intracellularly after the compounds of the formula (Ia) of the invention have been taken up exhibit a reduced potential as a substrate with respect to transporter proteins, thereby suppressing their redistribution into the systemic circulation and hence the triggering of potential side effects by the toxophore itself. Furthermore, the innovative N-alkyl attachment maintains the basic character at the amino end of the monomethyl-auristatin peptide. Especially in the case of the binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of the formula (Ia) of the invention that are linked via lysine side chains, the overall charge of the antibody remains constant, irrespective of the number of toxophore-linker loadings.

The compatibility of the ADCs with a stabile linker chemistry and with the target in question, in conjunction with metabolites which represent a substrate for transporter proteins to a relatively low degree, offers an enlarged therapeutic window.

More particularly, the binder-drug conjugates of the invention, of the formula (Ia), exhibit a high and specific cytotoxic activity with respect to tumour cells which express mesothelin. The activity with respect to tumour cells which do not express mesothelin is significantly weaker at the same time.

On the basis of this profile of properties, the compounds of the invention are therefore suitable to a particular degree for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in humans and in mammals generally. The compounds are able on the one hand to inhibit, block, reduce or lower cell proliferation and cell division, and on the other hand to increase apoptosis.

The hyperproliferative diseases for the treatment of which the compounds of the invention can be employed include in particular the group of cancer and tumour diseases. In the context of the present invention, these are understood as meaning, in particular, the following diseases, but without being limited to them: mammary carcinomas and mammary tumours (ductal and lobular forms, also in situ), tumours of the respiratory tract (parvicellular and non-parvicellular carcinoma, bronchial carcinoma), cerebral tumours (e.g. of the brain stem and of the hypothalamus, astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma and neuro-ectodermal and pineal tumours), tumours of the digestive organs (oesophagus, stomach, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum), liver tumours (including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocellular carcinoma and mixed hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinoma), tumours of the head and neck region (larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, lips and oral cavity), skin tumours (squamous epithelial carcinoma, Kaposi sarcoma, malignant melanoma, Merkel cell skin cancer and non-melanomatous skin cancer), tumours of soft tissue (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas, malignant fibrous histiocytomas, lymphosarcomas and rhabdomyosarcomas), tumours of the eyes (including intraocular melanoma and retinoblastoma), tumours of the endocrine and exocrine glands (e.g. thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and salivary gland), tumours of the urinary tract (tumours of the bladder, penis, kidney, renal pelvis and ureter) and tumours of the reproductive organs (carcinomas of the endometrium, cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva and uterus in women and carcinomas of the prostate and testicles in men). These also include proliferative blood diseases in solid form and as circulating blood cells, such as lymphomas, leukaemias and myeloproliferative diseases, e.g. acute myeloid, acute lymphoblastic, chronic lymphocytic, chronic myelogenic and hair cell leukaemia, and also AIDS-correlated lymphomas, Hodgkin's lymphomas, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, Burkitt's lymphomas and lymphomas in the central nervous system.

Preferred Hyperproliferative Diseases for Anti-CA9 Binder-Drug Conjugates

Hyperproliferative diseases for the treatment of which the compounds of the invention can be preferably employed are CA9-overexpressing tumours, mammary carcinomas and mammary tumours (e.g. ductal and lobular forms, also in situ); tumours of the respiratory tract (e.g. parvicellular and non-parvicellular carcinoma, bronchial carcinoma), including preferably non-parvicellular carcinoma of the lung; cerebral tumours (e.g. of the brain stem and of the hypothalamus, astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma and/or neuro-ectodermal and pineal tumours); tumours of the digestive organs (oesophagus, stomach, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum), including more preferably stomach tumours and intestinal tumours; liver tumours (including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocellular carcinoma and mixed hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinoma); tumours of the head and neck region (e.g. larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, lips, oral cavity, tongue and oesophagus); tumours of the urinary tract (tumours of the bladder, penis, kidney, renal pelvis and ureter), including more preferably tumours of the kidneys and of the bladder; and/or tumours of the reproductive organs (carcinomas of the endometrium, cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva and uterus in women and/or carcinomas of the prostate and testicles in men), including more preferably carcinomas of the cervix and uterus.

Preferred Hyperproliferative Diseases for Anti-EGFR Binder-Drug Conjugates

Hyperproliferative diseases for the treatment of which the compounds of the invention can be preferably employed are EGFR-overexpressing tumours, respiratory tract tumours (e.g. parvicellular and non-pavicellular carcinomas, bronchial carcinoma), including preferably non-parvicellular carcinoma of the lung; tumours of the digestive organs (e.g. oesophagus, stomach, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum), including especially intestinal tumours; tumours of the endocrine and exocrine glands (e.g. thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and salivary gland), including preferably pancreas; tumours of the head and neck region (e.g. larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, lips, oral cavity, tongue and oesophagus); and/or gliomas.

Preferred Hyperproliferative Diseases for Anti-Mesothelin Binder-Drug Conjugates

Hyperproliferative diseases for the treatment of which the compounds of the invention can be preferably employed are mesothelin-overexpressing tumours, tumours of the reproductive organs (carcinomas of the endometrium, cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva and uterus in women and/or carcinomas of the prostate and testicles in men), including preferably ovarian carcinomas; tumours of the endocrine and exocrine glands (e.g. thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and salivary gland), including preferably pancreas; respiratory tract tumours (e.g. parvicellular and non-parvicellular carcinoma, bronchial carcinoma), including preferably non-parvicellular carcinoma of the lung; and/or mesotheliomas.

Preferred Hyperproliferative Diseases for Anti-C4.4a Binder-Drug Conjugates

Hyperproliferative diseases for the treatment of which the compounds of the invention can be preferably employed are C4.4a-overexpressing tumours, squamous epithelial carcinomas (e.g. of the cervix, vulva, vagina, of the anal duct, endometrium, fallopian tube, penis, scrotum, of the oesophagus, breast, of the bladder, of the bile duct, endometrium, uterus and ovary); mammary carcinomas and mammary tumours (e.g. ductal and lobular forms, also in situ); tumours of the respiratory tract (e.g. parvicellular and non-parvicellular carcinoma, bronchial carcinoma), including preferably non-parvicellular carcinoma of the lung, squamous epithelial carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the lung; tumours of the head and neck region (e.g. larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, lips, oral cavity, tongue and oesophagus, squamous epithelial carcinomas of the head and neck region); tumours of the urinary tract (tumours of the bladder, penis, kidney, renal pelvis and ureter, squamous epithelial carcinomas of the bladder), including more preferably tumours of the kidneys and of the bladder; skin tumours (squamous epithelial carcinoma, Kaposi sarcoma, malignant melanoma, Merkel cell skin cancer and non-melanomatous skin cancer), including more preferably melanomas; tumours of the endocrine and exocrine glands (e.g. thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and salivary gland), including preferably pancreas; tumours of the digestive organs (e.g. oesophagus, stomach, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum), including especially colorectal carcinomas; and/or tumours of the reproductive organs (carcinomas of the endometrium, cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva and uterus in women and/or carcinomas of the prostate and testicles in men), including more preferably uterine carcinomas.

These well-described diseases in humans can also occur with a comparable aetiology in other mammals and can be treated there with the compounds of the present invention.

In the context of the present invention, the term “treatment” or “treat” encompasses an inhibiting, delaying, stemming, alleviating, attenuating, restricting, reducing, suppressing, repressing or healing of an illness, a complaint, a disease, an injury or a disruption to health, the development, course or progress of such conditions and/or the symptoms of such conditions. The term “therapy” is understood here to be synonymous with the term “treatment”.

The terms “prevention”, “prophylaxis” or “preclusion” are used synonymously in the context of the present invention, and refer to the avoidance or reduction in the risk of acquiring, experiencing, suffering or having an illness, a complaint, a disease, an injury or a disruption to health, a development or progress of such conditions and/or the symptoms of such conditions.

The treatment or prevention of an illness, complaint, disease, injury or disruption to health may be partial or complete.

The present invention thus further provides the use of the compounds of the invention for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular the abovementioned diseases.

The present invention furthermore provides the use of the compounds of the invention for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular the abovementioned diseases.

The present invention furthermore provides the use of the compounds of the invention in a method for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular the above-mentioned diseases.

The present invention furthermore provides a method for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular the abovementioned diseases, using an effective amount of at least one of the compounds of the invention.

The anti-mesothelin binder-drug conjugate of the invention is used preferably for treating cancer in a patient, where the cancer cells of the patient that are to be treated have mesothelin expression. Treatment is administered more preferably to patients whose mesothelin expression in cancer cells is higher than in healthy cells.

One method of identifying patients who respond advantageously to an anti-mesothelin binder-drug conjugate for the treatment of cancer involves determining the mesothelin expression in cancer cells of the patient. In one embodiment the mesothelin expression is determined by mesothelin gene expression analysis. The skilled person knows of methods for gene expression analysis such as, for example, RNA detection, quantitative or qualitative polymerase chain reaction or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). In another preferred embodiment the mesothelin expression is determined by means of immunohistochemistry with an anti-mesothelin antibody. The immunohistochemistry is carried out preferably on formaldehyde-fixed tissue. The antibody for use in the immunohistochemistry is the same antibody which is also used in the conjugate. The antibody for use in the immunohistochemistry is a second antibody which—preferably specifically—recognizes the mesothelin target protein.

The compounds according to the invention can be employed by themselves or, if required, in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active substances, as long as this combination does not lead to undesirable and unacceptable side effects. The present invention furthermore therefore provides medicaments comprising at least one of the compounds of the invention and one or more further drugs, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of the abovementioned diseases.

For example, the compounds of the present invention can be combined with known antihyperproliferative, cytostatic or cytotoxic substances for the treatment of cancer diseases. Suitable drugs in the combination which may be mentioned by way of example are as follows:

aldesleukin, alendronic acid, alfaferone, alitretinoin, allopurinol, aloprim, aloxi, altretamine, aminoglutethimide, amifostine, amrubicin, amsacrine, anastrozole, anzmet, aranesp, arglabin, arsenic trioxide, aromasin, 5-azacytidine, azathioprine, BCG or tice-BCG, bestatin, betamethasone acetate, betamethasone sodium phosphate, bexarotene, bleomycin sulphate, broxuridine, bortezomib, busulfan, calcitonin, campath, capecitabine, carboplatin, casodex, cefesone, celmoleukin, cerubidin, chlorambucil, cisplatin, cladribin, clodronic acid, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dacarbazine, dactinomycin, daunoxome, decadron, decadron phosphate, delestrogen, denileukin diftitox, depomedrol, deslorelin, dexrazoxane, diethylstilbestrol, diflucan, docetaxel, doxifluridine, doxorubicin, dronabinol, DW-166HC, eligard, elitek, ellence, emend, epirubicin, epoetin-alfa, epogen, eptaplatin, ergamisol, estrace, estradiol, estramustine sodium phosphate, ethinylestradiol, ethyol, etidronic acid, etopophos, etoposide, fadrozole, farstone, filgrastim, finasteride, fligrastim, floxuridine, fluconazole, fludarabin, 5-fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), fluoxymesterone, flutamide, formestane, fosteabine, fotemustine, fulvestrant, gammagard, gemcitabine, gemtuzumab, gleevec, gliadel, goserelin, granisetron hydrochloride, histrelin, hycamtin, hydrocortone, erythro-hydroxynonyladenine, hydroxyurea, ibritumomab tiuxetan, idarubicin, ifosfamide, interferon-alpha, interferon-alpha-2, interferon-alpha-2α, interferon-alpha-2β, interferon-alpha-n1, interferon-alpha-n3, interferon-beta, interferon-gamma-1α, interleukin-2, intron A, iressa, irinotecan, kytril, lentinan sulphate, letrozole, leucovorin, leuprolide, leuprolide acetate, levamisole, levofolic acid calcium salt, levothroid, levoxyl, lomustine, lonidamine, marinol, mechlorethamine, mecobalamin, medroxyprogesterone acetate, megestrol acetate, melphalan, menest, 6-mercaptopurine, mesna, methotrexate, metvix, miltefosine, minocycline, mitomycin C, mitotane, mitoxantrone, modrenal, myocet, nedaplatin, neulasta, neumega, neupogen, nilutamide, nolvadex, NSC-631570, OCT-43, octreotide, ondansetron hydrochloride, orapred, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, pediapred, pegaspargase, pegasys, pentostatin, picibanil, pilocarpine hydrochloride, pirarubicin, plicamycin, porfimer sodium, prednimustine, prednisolone, prednisone, premarin, procarbazine, procrit, raltitrexed, rebif, rhenium-186 etidronate, rituximab, roferon-A, romurtide, salagen, sandostatin, sargramostim, semustine, sizofuran, sobuzoxane, solu-medrol, streptozocin, strontium-89 chloride, Synthroid, tamoxifen, tamsulosin, tasonermin, tastolactone, taxoter, teceleukin, temozolomide, teniposide, testosterone propionate, testred, thioguanine, thiotepa, thyrotropin, tiludronic acid, topotecan, toremifen, tositumomab, tastuzumab, teosulfan, tretinoin, trexall, trimethylmelamine, trimetrexate, triptorelin acetate, triptorelin pamoate, UFT, uridine, valrubicin, vesnarinone, vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine, vinorelbine, virulizin, zinecard, zinostatin-stimalamer, zofran; ABI-007, acolbifen, actimmune, affinitak, aminopterin, arzoxifen, asoprisnil, atamestane, atrasentan, avastin, BAY 43-9006 (sorafenib), CCI-779, CDC-501, celebrex, cetuximab, crisnatol, cyproterone acetate, decitabine, DN-101, doxorubicin-MTC, dSLIM, dutasteride, edotecarin, eflornithine, exatecan, fenretinide, histamine dihydrochloride, histrelin hydrogel implant, holmium-166 DOTMP, ibandronic acid, interferon-gamma, intron-PEG, ixabepilone, keyhole limpet hemocyanine, L-651582, lanreotide, lasofoxifen, libra, lonafarnib, miproxifen, minodronate, MS-209, liposomal MTP-PE, MX-6, nafarelin, nemorubicin, neovastat, nolatrexed, oblimersen, onko-TCS, osidem, paclitaxel polyglutamate, pamidronate disodium, PN-401, QS-21, quazepam, R-1549, raloxifen, ranpirnas, 13-cis-retic acid, satraplatin, seocalcitol, T-138067, tarceva, taxoprexin, thymosin-alpha-1, tiazofurin, tipifarnib, tirapazamine, TLK-286, toremifen, transMID-107R, valspodar, vapreotide, vatalanib, verteporfin, vinflunin, Z-100, zoledronic acid and combinations of these.

In a preferred embodiment, the compounds of the present invention can be combined with antihyperproliferative agents, which can be, by way of example—without this list being conclusive as follows:

aminoglutethimide, L-asparaginase, azathioprine, 5-azacytidine, bleomycin, busulfan, carboplatin, carmustine, chlorambucil, cisplatin, colaspase, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dacarbazine, dactinomycin, daunorubicin, diethylstilbestrol, 2′,2′-difluorodeoxycytidine, docetaxel, doxorubicin (adriamycin), epirubicin, epothilone and its derivatives, erythro-hydroxynonyladenin, ethinylestradiol, etoposide, fludarabin phosphate, 5-fluorodeoxyuridine, 5-fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate, 5-fluorouracil, fluoxymesterone, flutamide, hexamethylmelamine, hydroxyurea, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, idarubicin, ifosfamide, interferon, irinotecan, leucovorin, lomustine, mechlorethamine, medroxyprogesterone acetate, megestrol acetate, melphalan, 6-mercaptopurine, mesna, methotrexate, mitomycin C, mitotane, mitoxantrone, paclitaxel, pentostatin, N-phosphonoacetyl L-aspartate (PALA), plicamycin, prednisolone, prednisone, procarbazine, raloxifen, semustine, streptozocin, tamoxifen, teniposide, testosterone propionate, thioguanine, thiotepa, topotecan, trimethylmelamine, uridine, vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine and vinorelbine.

The compounds of the invention can also be combined in a very promising manner with biological therapeutics such as antibodies (e.g. avastin, rituxan, erbitux, herceptin). The compounds of the invention can also achieve positive effects in combination with therapies directed against angiogenesis, such as, for example, with avastin, axitinib, recentin, regorafenib, sorafenib or sunitinib. Combinations with inhibitors of the proteasome and of mTOR and also with antihormones and steroidal metabolic enzyme inhibitors are likewise particularly suitable because of their favourable profile of side effects.

Generally, the following aims can be pursued with the combination of compounds of the present invention with other agents having a cytostatic or cytotoxic action:

-   -   an improved activity in slowing down the growth of a tumour, in         reducing its size or even in its complete elimination compared         with treatment with an individual drug;     -   the possibility of employing the chemotherapeutics used in a         lower dosage than in monotherapy;     -   the possibility of a more tolerable therapy with few side         effects compared with individual administration;     -   the possibility of treatment of a broader spectrum of tumour         diseases;     -   the achievement of a higher rate of response to the therapy;     -   a longer survival time of the patient compared with present-day         standard therapy.

The compounds according to the invention can moreover also be employed in combination with radiotherapy and/or surgical intervention.

The present invention furthermore provides medicaments which comprise at least one compound of the invention, conventionally together with one or more inert, non-toxic, pharmaceutically suitable excipients, and the use thereof for the abovementioned purposes.

The compounds of the invention can act systemically and/or locally. They can be administered in a suitable manner for this purpose, such as for example parenterally, possibly by means of inhalation, or as an implant or stent.

The compounds of the invention can be administered in suitable administration forms for these administration routes.

Parenteral administration can be effected with bypassing of an absorption step (e.g. intravenously, intraarterially, intracardially, intraspinally or intralumbally) or with inclusion of an absorption (e.g. intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intracutaneously, percutaneously or intraperitoneally). Administration forms which are suitable for parenteral administration include injection and infusion formulations in the form of solutions, suspensions, emulsions or lyophilizates. Parenteral administration is preferred, in particular intravenous administration.

In general, it has proved advantageous in the case of parenteral administration to administer amounts of from about 0.001 to 1 mg/kg, preferably about 0.01 to 0.5 mg/kg of body weight to achieve effective results.

Nevertheless it may be necessary to deviate from the amounts mentioned, and in particular depending on the body weight, administration route, individual behaviour towards the active compound, nature of the formulation and point of time or interval at which administration takes place. Thus in some cases it may be sufficient to manage with less than the abovementioned minimum amount, while in other cases the upper limit mentioned must be exceeded. In the case where relatively large amounts are administered, it may be advisable to distribute these into several individual doses over the day.

The following examples illustrate the invention. The invention is not limited to the examples.

The percentage figures in the following tests and examples are percentages by weight, unless stated otherwise; parts are parts by weight. Solvent ratios, dilution ratios and concentration data of liquid/liquid solutions in each case relate to the volume.

A. EXAMPLES Abbreviations and Acronyms

-   A431NS human tumour cell line -   A549 human tumour cell line -   ABCB1 ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 1 (synonym for P-gp     and MDR1) -   abs. absolute -   ADC antibody-drug-conjugate -   Ac acetyl -   aq. aqueous, aqueous solution -   ATP adenosine triphosphate -   BCRP breast cancer resistance protein, an efflux transporter -   Boc tert-butoxycarbonyl -   br. broad (in NMR) -   Ex. example -   ca. circa, approximately -   CAIX carboanhydrase IX -   CI chemical ionization (in MS) -   d doublet (in NMR) -   d day(s) -   TLC thin-layer chromatography -   DCI direct chemical ionization (in MS) -   dd doublet of a doublet (in NMR) -   DMAP 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine -   DME 1,2-dimethoxyethane -   DMEM Dulbecco's modified eagle medium (standardized nutrient medium     for cell culture) -   DMF N,N-dimethylformamide -   DMSO dimethyl sulphoxide -   DPBS, D-PBS, Dulbecco's phosphate-buffered saline solution -   PBS PBS=DPBS=D-PBS, pH 7.4, from Sigma, No. D8537     -   Composition:     -   0.2 g KCl     -   0.2 g KH₂PO₄ (anhydrous)     -   8.0 g NaCl     -   1.15 g Na₂HPO₄ (anhydrous)     -   make up to 1 l with H₂O -   dt doublet of a triplet (in NMR) -   DTT DL-dithiothreitol -   EDC N′-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride -   EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor -   EI electron impact ionization (in MS) -   ELISA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay -   eq. equivalent(s) -   ESI electrospray ionization (in MS) -   ESI-MicroTofq ESI-MicroTofq (name of the mass spectrometer, with     Tof=time of flight and q=quadrupole) -   FCS foetal calf serum -   Fmoc (9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl -   sat. saturated -   GTP guanosine 5′-triphosphate -   h hour(s) -   HATU O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium     hexafluorophosphate -   HCT-116 human tumour cell line -   HEPES 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulphonic acid -   HOAc acetic acid -   HOBt 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate -   HOSu N-hydroxysuccinimide -   HPLC high-pressure, high-performance liquid chromatography -   HT29 human tumour cell line -   IC₅₀ half-maximum inhibitory concentration -   i.m. intramuscular, administration into the muscle -   i.v. intravenous, administration into the vein -   conc. concentrated -   LC-MS liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry -   LLC-PK1 cells Lewis lung carcinoma pork kidney cell line -   L-MDR human MDR1 transfected LLC-PK1 cells -   m multiplet (in NMR) -   MDR1 multidrug resistance protein 1 -   min minute(s) -   MS mass spectrometry -   MTT 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide -   NCI-H292 human tumour cell line -   NCI-H520 human tumour cell line -   NMM N-methylmorpholine -   NMP N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone -   NMR nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry -   NMRI mouse strain, originating from Naval Medical Research Institute     (NMRI) -   Nude mice experimental animals -   NSCLC non-small cell lung cancer (non-parvicellular bronchial     carcinoma) -   PBS phosphate-buffered saline solution -   Pd/C palladium on activated carbon -   P-gp P-glycoprotein, a transporter protein -   PNGaseF enzyme for sugar elimination -   quant. quantitative (for yield) -   quart quartet (in NMR) -   quint quintet (in NMR) -   R_(f) retention index (for TLC) -   RT room temperature -   R_(t) retention time (for HPLC) -   s singlet (in NMR) -   s.c. subcutaneous, administration beneath the skin -   SCC-4 human tumour cell line -   SCC-9 human tumour cell line -   SCID mice experimental mice with a severe combined immunodeficiency -   t triplet (in NMR) -   tert tertiary -   TFA trifluoroacetic acid -   THF tetrahydrofuran -   UV ultraviolet spectrometry -   v/v volume to volume ratio (of a solution) -   Z benzyloxycarbonyl

HPLC and LC-MS Methods: Method 1 (LC-MS):

Instrument: Waters Acquity SQD UPLC System; column: Waters Acquity UPLC HSS T3 1.8μ 50 mm×1 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 90% A→1.2 min 5% A→2.0 min 5% A; flow rate: 0.40 ml/min; oven: 50° C.; UV detection: 210-400 nm.

Method 2 (LC-MS):

Instrument: Micromass QuattroPremier with Waters UPLC Acquity; column: Thermo Hypersil GOLD 1.9μ 50 mm×1 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 90% A→0.1 min 90% A→1.5 min 10% A→2.2 min 10% A; flow rate: 0.33 ml/min; oven: 50° C.; UV detection: 210 nm.

Method 3 (LC-MS):

Instrument: Micromass Quattro Micro MS with HPLC Agilent Series 1100; column: Thermo Hypersil GOLD 3μ 20 mm×4 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 100% A→3.0 min 10% A→4.0 min 10% A→4.01 min 100% A (flow rate 2.5 ml/min)->5.00 min 100% A; oven: 50° C.; flow rate: 2 ml/min; UV detection: 210 nm.

Method 4 (LC-MS):

MS instrument: Micromass ZQ; HPLC instrument: HP 1100 Series; UV DAD; column: Phenomenex Gemini 3μ 30 mm×3.00 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 90% A→2.5 min 30% A→3.0 min 5% A→4.5 min 5% A; flow rate: 0.0 min 1 ml/min→2.5 min/3.0 min/4.5 min 2 ml/min; oven: 50° C.; UV detection: 210 nm.

Method 5 (HPLC):

Instrument: HP 1090 Series II; column: Merck Chromolith SpeedROD RP-18e, 50 mm×4.6 mm; preliminary column: Merck Chromolith Guard Cartridge Kit RP-18e, 5 mm×4.6 mm; injection volume: 5 μl; eluent A: 70% HClO₄ in water (4 ml/litre), eluent B: acetonitrile; gradient: 0.00 min 20% B→0.50 min 20% B→3.00 min 90% B→3.50 min 90% B→3.51 min 20% B→4.00 min 20% B; flow rate: 5 ml/min; column temperature: 40° C.

Method 6 (HPLC):

Instrument: Waters 2695 with DAD 996; column: Merck Chromolith SpeedROD RP-18e, 50 mm×4.6 mm; ord. No.: 1.51450.0001, preliminary column: Merck Chromolith Guard Cartridge Kit RP-18e, 5 mm×4.6 mm; ord. No.: 1.51470.0001, eluent A: 70% HClO₄ in water (4 ml/litre), eluent B: acetonitrile; gradient: 0.00 min 5% B→0.50 min 5% B→3.00 min 95% B→4.00 min 95% B; flow rate: 5 ml/min.

Method 7 (LC-MS):

MS instrument: Waters ZQ; HPLC instrument: Agilent 1100 Series; UV DAD; column: Thermo Hypersil GOLD 3μ 20 mm×4 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 100% A→3.0 min 10% A→4.0 min 10% A→4.1 min 100% A (flow rate 2.5 ml/min); oven: 55° C.; flow rate: 2 ml/min; UV detection: 210 nm.

Method 8 (LC-MS):

MS instrument: Waters ZQ; HPLC instrument: Agilent 1100 Series; UV DAD; column: Thermo Hypersil GOLD 3μ 20 mm×4 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.5 ml 50% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 100% A→2.0 min 60% A→2.3 min 40% A→3.0 min 20% A→4.0 min 10% A→4.2 min 100% A (flow rate 2.5 ml/min); oven: 55° C.; flow rate: 2 ml/min; UV detection: 210 nm.

Method 9 (LC-MS):

Instrument: Waters Acquity SQD UPLC System; column: Waters Acquity UPLC HSS T3 1.8μ 50 mm×1 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 95% A→6.0 min 5% A→7.5 min 5% A; oven: 50° C.; flow rate: 0.35 ml/min; UV detection: 210-400 nm.

Method 10 (HPLC):

Instrument: Agilent 1200 Series; column: Agilent Eclipse XDB-C18 5μ 4.6 mm×150 mm; preliminary column: Phenomenex KrudKatcher Disposable Pre-Column; injection volume: 5 μl; eluent A: 1 l water+0.01% trifluoroacetic acid; eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.01% trifluoroacetic acid; gradient: 0.00 min 10% B→1.00 min 10% B→1.50 min 90% B→5.5 min 10% B; flow rate: 2 ml/min; column temperature: 30° C.

For all reactants or reagents whose preparation is not explicitly described below, they were obtained commercially from generally available sources. For all other reactants or reacents whose preparation is likewise not described below, and which were not available commercially or were obtained from sources which are not generally available, a reference is given to the published literature in which their preparation is described.

Method 11 (LC-MS):

Instrument: Waters ACQUITY SQD UPLC System; column: Waters Acquity UPLC HSS T3 1.8μ 130×2 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile+0.25 ml 99% strength formic acid; gradient: 0.0 min 90% A→1.2 min 5% A→2.0 min 5% A oven: 50° C.; flow rate: 0.60 ml/min; UV detection: 208-400 nm.

Method 12 (HPLC):

Instrument: Agilent 1200 Series with column oven and DAD; column: Merck Chromolith SpeedROD RP-18e, 50 mm×4.6 mm; ord. No.: 1.51450.0001; preliminary column: Merck Chromolith Guard Cartridge Kit RP-18e, 5 mm×4.6 mm; ord. No.: 1.51470.0001; eluent A: 70% HClO₄ in water (4 ml/litre), eluent B: acetonitrile; gradient: 0.00 min 5% B→0.50 min 5% B→3.00 min 95% B→4.00 min 95% B; flow rate: 5 ml/min; column temperature: 30° C.

Method 13 (LC-MS):

MS instrument: Waters (Micromass) Quattro Micro; Instrument HPLC: Agilent 1100 Series; column: YMC-Triart C18 3μ 50×3 mm; eluent A: 1 l water+0.01 mol ammonium carbonate, eluent B: 1 l acetonitrile; gradient: 0.0 min 100% A→2.75 min 5% A→4.5 min 5% A; oven: 40° C.; flow rate: 1.25 ml/min; UV detection: 210 nm.

Starting Compounds and Intermediates Starting Compound 1 (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Boc-dolaproine)

The title compound can be prepared in various ways according to literature methods; see, for example, Pettit et al., Synthesis 1996, 719; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 931; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron 1993, 49, 1913; Koga et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 2395; Vidal et al., Tetrahedron 2004, 60, 9715; Poncet et al., Tetrahedron 1994, 50, 5345. It was prepared either as the free acid or as a 1:1 salt with dicyclohexylamine.

Starting Compound 2a tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)heptanoate hydrochloride (dolaisoleucine-OtBu×HCl)

The title compound can be prepared in various ways according to literature methods; see, for example, Pettit et al., J. org. Chem. 1994, 59, 1796; Koga et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 2395; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 931; Shioiri et al., Tetrahedron 1993, 49, 1913.

Starting Compound 2b tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)heptanoate (dolaisoleucine-O^(t)Bu)

The compound was prepared in analogy to starting compound 2a, except that the hydrogenation was performed without addition of 1N hydrochloric acid.

Starting Compound 3 Nα-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-hydroxy-L-phenylalaninamide

The title compound was prepared by the literature method (A. Ritter et al., J. org. Chem. 1994, 59, 4602).

Yield: 750 mg (75% of theory)

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.67 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=281 (M+H)⁺.

Starting Compound 4 1,2-oxazolidine hydrochloride

The title compound can be prepared by literature methods (see, for example, H. King, J. Chem. Soc. 1942, 432); it is also commercially available.

Starting Compound 5 1,2-oxazinane hydrochloride

The title compound can be prepared by literature methods (see, for example, H. King, J. Chem. Soc. 1942, 432).

Starting Compound 6 2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene

The title compound can be prepared in Boc-protected form by the literature method (see, for example, C. Johnson et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 1998, 39, 2059); the deprotection was effected in a customary manner by treatment with trifluoroacetic acid and subsequent neutralization.

Yield: 149 mg (89% of theory)

Starting Compound 7 tert-butyl (1S,2R)-1-(hydroxycarbamoyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl carbamate

The title compound was prepared by a literature method (A. Ritter et al., J. org. Chem. 1994, 59, 4602) proceeding from commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid (C. Cativiela et al., Chirality 1999, 11, 583).

Yield: 339 mg (59% of theory)

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.82 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=293 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 1 tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-4-[{N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-valyl}(methyl)amino]-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoate

10.65 g (41.058 mmol) of tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)heptanoate (starting compound 2b) were taken up in 250 ml of dichloromethane and the solution was cooled to −10° C. Then, while stirring, 10.317 g (41.058 mmol) of N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-valine, 16.866 g (61.586 mmol) of 2-bromo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (BEP) and 28.6 ml of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added, and the mixture was subsequently stirred at RT for 20 h. The reaction mixture was then diluted with dichloromethane and shaken twice with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 4:1 petroleum ether/ethyl acetate as the eluent. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and the residue was dried under high vacuum overnight. 10.22 g (51% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a yellowish oil.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.3 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.59 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=493 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 2 tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[methyl(L-valyl)amino]heptanoate

500 mg (1 mmol) of tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-4-[{N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-valyl}(methyl)amino]-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoate (intermediate 1) were dissolved in 50 ml of methanol and, after addition of 100 mg of 10% palladium on activated carbon, hydrogenated under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 1 h. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. This gave 370 mg (quant.) of the title compound as a virtually colourless oil.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.59 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.74 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=359 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 3 N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

4.64 g (13.13 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valine were dissolved in 20 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 4.28 g (11.94 mmol) of tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[methyl(L-valyl)amino]heptanoate (Intermediate 2), 2.75 g (14.33 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 2.2 g (14.33 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was used directly in the next stage, without further purification.

Yield: 9.1 g (quant., 60% purity)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.99 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=694 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 4 N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

9.1 g of the crude product N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 3) were taken up in 56.6 ml of dichloromethane, 56.6 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by flash chromatography, using dichloromethane, 3:1 dichloromethane/ethyl acetate and 15:5:0.5 dichloromethane/ethyl acetate/methanol as eluent. After purification of the corresponding fractions and concentration, 5.8 g (86% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.3 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=638 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 5 tert-butyl (2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate

500 mg (1.9 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine were dissolved in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 466 mg (3.8 mmol) of 1,2-oxazinane hydrochloride (Starting Compound 5), 433 mg (2.3 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 382 mg (2.8 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate and 731 mg (5.7 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. 620 mg (98% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.62 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=235 (M-C₄H₈—CO₂+H)⁺.

Intermediate 6 (2S)-2-amino-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-3-phenylpropan-1-one trifluoroacetate

620 mg (1.85 mmol) of tert-butyl (2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate (Intermediate 5) were taken up in 5 ml of dichloromethane, 10 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was lyophilized from water/acetonitrile. In this way, 779 mg (91% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=0.45 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.09 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=235 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 7 (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate

360 mg (1.25 mmol) of (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1) were taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 579.2 mg (1.25 mmol) of (2S)-2-amino-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-3-phenylpropan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 6), 714.5 mg (1.88 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 655 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 16 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, and the residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted by shaking first with 5% aqueous citric acid solution, then with 5% aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and subsequently with saturated sodium chloride solution. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 16:4 dichloromethane/methanol as the eluent. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 503.5 mg (74% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.12 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=504 (M+H)⁺.

503 mg (1 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 20 ml of dichloromethane, 10 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and redistilled with dichloromethane. The remaining residue was precipitated from ethyl acetate with n-pentane, and the solvent was decanted off. The residue thus obtained was dissolved in water and extracted by shaking with ethyl acetate, and the aqueous phase was subsequently lyophilized. In this way, 462 mg (89% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.53 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.57 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=404 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 8 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

51 mg (0.08 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were dissolved in 10 ml of DMF, and 0.5 ml of piperidine was added. After stirring at RT for 10 min, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was stirred with diethyl ether. The insoluble constituents were filtered off and washed repeatedly with diethyl ether. Then the filter residue was taken up in 5 ml of dioxane/water and the solution was adjusted to pH 11 with 1 N sodium hydroxide solution. Under ultrasound treatment, a total of 349 mg (1.6 mmol) of di-tert-butyl dicarbonate were added in several portions, in the course of which the pH of the solution was kept at 11. After the reaction had ended, the dioxane was evaporated off and the aqueous solution was adjusted to a pH of 2-3 with citric acid. The mixture was extracted twice with 50 ml each time of ethyl acetate. The organic phases were combined, dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in diethyl ether and the of the title compound was precipitated with pentane. The solvent was removed by decantation. The residue was digested several times more with pentane and finally dried under high vacuum. 40 mg (97% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.32 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=516 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 9 tert-butyl (2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediates 5, 6 and 7 over three stages, by coupling of commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with 1,2-oxazinane hydrochloride (Starting Compound 5), subsequent deprotection with trifluoroacetic acid and coupling with Starting Compound 1. The end product was purified by preparative HPLC.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.12 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.25 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=516 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 10 N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

315 mg (0.494 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were dissolved in 12 ml of DMF, and admixed with 104 mg (0.543 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 83 mg (0.543 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 90 min. Subsequently, 112 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 149 mg (0.494 mmol) of (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoic acid trifluoroacetate, which had been prepared beforehand from Starting Compound 1 by elimination of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, were added. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified twice by preparative HPLC. 140 mg (35% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.40 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.38 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=807 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 11 N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-threonyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-threonine was released from 237 mg (0.887 mmol) of its dicyclohexylamine salt thereof by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with 5% aqueous sulphuric acid. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 16 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 365 mg (1 mmol) of tert-butyl (3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[methyl(L-valyl)amino]heptanoate (Intermediate 2), 185 mg (0.967 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 148 mg (0.967 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC. 283 mg (53% of theory) of the tert-butyl ester intermediate N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-threonyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were thus obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.17 min.

283 mg (0.466 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 5 ml of dichloromethane, 5 ml of anhydrous trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under high vacuum and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 156 mg (61% of theory) of the title compound as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.50 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.09 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=552 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 12 benzyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate

In the first step, Starting Compound 1 was released from 600 mg (1.28 mmol) of the corresponding dicyclohexylammonium salt by dissolving the salt in 100 ml of ethyl acetate and extractive shaking, first with 50 ml of 0.5% sulphuric acid and then with saturated sodium chloride solution. Then the organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered, concentrated and reacted immediately with benzyl L-phenylalaninate in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 7, and then deprotected.

Yield: 650 mg (94% over 2 stages)

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.76 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.68 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=425 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 13 benzyl (βS)—N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-β-methyl-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate

First, (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid was released from 351 mg (0.75 mmol) of the dicyclohexylamine salt (Starting Compound 1) by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with aqueous 5% potassium hydrogensulphate solution. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 373 mg (0.75 mmol) of benzyl (βS)-β-methyl-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate [prepared from commercially available (βS)—N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-β-methyl-L-phenylalanine by EDC/DMAP-mediated esterification with benzyl alcohol and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid], 428 mg (1.125 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 392 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 20 h. The reaction mixture was then poured onto a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, and subsequently concentrated. The residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 230 mg (57% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate benzyl (βS)—N-{(2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoyl}-β-methyl-L-phenylalaninate.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.3 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.36 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=539 (M+H)⁺.

230 mg (0.42 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 5 ml of dichloromethane, 5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was the reaction mixture dried further under reduced pressure and then lyophilized from acetonitrile/water. In this way, 230 mg (quant.) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.6 min.

Intermediate 14 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

143 mg (0.223 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were taken up in 15 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 141 mg (0.22 mmol) of (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 7), 102 mg (0.27 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 128 μl (0.74 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. This gave 275 mg (quant.) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.73 min;

LC-MS (Method 4): R_(t)=3.19 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1023 (M+H)⁺.

46 mg (0.045 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 4 ml of DMF. After 1 ml of piperidine had been added, the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC (eluent: acetonitrile+0.01% TFA/water+0.01% TFA). 22 mg (54% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.68 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.03 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=801 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.8 (m, 2H), 8.7 (m, 1H), 8.42 and 8.15 (2d, 1H), 7.3-7.1 (m, 5H), 5.12 and 4.95 (2m, 1H), 4.70 and 4.62 (2m, 1H), 4.62 and 4.50 (2t, 1H), 4.1-3.9 (m, 3H), 3.85 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.6 (m, 2H), 3.23, 3.18, 3.17, 3.14, 3.02 and 2.96 (6s, 9H), 3.1-2.9 and 2.75 (2m, 2H), 2.46 (m, 3H), 2.4-2.1 (m, 2H), 2.05 (br. m, 2H), 1.85-1.55 (br. m, 6H), 1.5-1.2 (br. m, 3H), 1.1-0.8 (m, 18H), 0.75 (t, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 15 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

126 mg (0.198 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 105 mg (0.198 mmol) of (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 17), 41.6 mg (0.217 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 33 mg (0.217 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate and 79 μl (0.454 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. This gave 220 mg (quant.) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.77 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.5 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1037 (M+H)⁺.

220 mg (0.212 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF. After 1 ml of piperidine had been added, the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC (eluent: acetonitrile+0.01% TFA/water+0.01% TFA). 91 mg (46% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.71 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=815 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.87 and 8.80 (2d, 2H), 8.75 (m, 1H), 8.40 and 7.98 (2d, 1H), 7.3-7.1 (m, 5H), 5.45 and 5.2 (2t, 1H), 4.78 and 4.62 (2m, 1H), 4.73 and 4.58 (2t, 1H), 4.2-4.0 (m, 3H), 3.7-3.6 (m, 1H), 3.35, 3.20, 3.18, 3.14, 3.12 and 3.00 (6s, 9H), 3.1 and 2.95 (2m, 2H), 2.46 (m, 3H), 2.4-2.0 (m, 4H), 1.9-1.6 (m, 4H), 1.6-1.2 (m, 5H), 1.1-0.75 (m, 21H), 0.80 (t, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 16 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

617 mg (1.2 mmol) of tert-butyl (2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate 24) were taken up in 44 ml of dichloromethane, 4.4 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was lyophilized from dioxane/water. 702 mg (quant.) of the deprotected compound (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate were obtained as a crude product, which was used in the following stage without further purification.

470 mg (0.74 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were taken up in 57 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 390 mg (approx. 0.74 mmol) of the above-obtained (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate, 336 mg (0.88 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 423 μl (2.4 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then poured into a mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed successively with saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 453 mg (59% of theory) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.58 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=3.10 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1035 (M+H)⁺.

453 mg (0.438 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 24 ml of DMF. After 2.4 ml of piperidine had been added, the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC (eluent: acetonitrile/0.1% TFA in water). 260 mg (64% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.64 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=813 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.8 (m, 2H), 8.65 (m, 2H), 7.3-7.1 (m, 5H), 4.8-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.0 and 3.82 (2m, 2H), 3.8-3.5 (m, 8H), 3.32, 3.29, 3.20, 3.19, 3.12 and 3.00 (6s, 9H), 2.65 (t, 1H), 2.5-2.45 (m, 3H), 2.4-1.3 (m, 15H), 1.15-0.85 (m, 18H), 0.8 and 0.75 (2d, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 17 N-benzyl-N-methyl-L-phenylalaninamide trifluoroacetate

1000 mg (3.77 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine were dissolved in 10 ml of DMF and admixed with 457 mg (3.77 mmol) of N-methylbenzylamine, 2150 mg (5.65 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 657 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in dichloromethane and extracted by shaking three times with water. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 3:1 petroleum ether/ethyl acetate as the eluent. The product fractions were concentrated and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 1110 mg (75% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate N-benzyl-N^(α)-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-phenylalaninamide.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.14 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=369 (M+H)⁺.

1108 mg (3.007 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 30 ml of dichloromethane, 10 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, the remaining residue was stirred with dichloromethane and the solvent was distilled off. The residue was stirred twice more with pentane, the solvent was decanted off again each time and the of the title compound was finally dried under high vacuum. 1075 mg (93% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained as a resin.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.6 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=269 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 18 N-benzyl-N^(α)-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-N-methyl-L-phenylalaninamide trifluoroacetate

First, (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1) was released from 141 mg (0.491 mmol) of its dicyclohexylamine salt by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with 5% aqueous sulphuric acid. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 10 ml of DMF and 187.6 mg (0.49 mmol) of N-benzyl-N-methyl-L-phenylalaninamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 9), 190.3 mg (1.47 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 256 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, the residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and the solution was subsequently extracted by shaking successively with saturated ammonium chloride solution, saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and water. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 30:1 acetonitrile/water as the eluent. The product fractions were concentrated and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 168 mg (64% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(2S)-1-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.22 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=538 (M+H)⁺.

168 mg (0.312 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 15 ml of dichloromethane, 3 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was stirred first with dichloromethane, then with diethyl ether, and the solvent was distilled off again each time. After drying under high vacuum, 170 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a resin.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.73 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=438 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 19 methyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 18, proceeding from (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1), which was released from the dicyclohexylamine salt, and methyl L-phenylalaninate hydrochloride.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=0.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.17 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=349 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 20 benzyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanate trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 18, proceeding from (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1), which was released from the dicyclohexylamine salt, and benzyl L-tryptophanate.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.8 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=464 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 21 benzyl (1S,2R)-1-({(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}amino)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 18, proceeding from (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1), which was released from the dicyclohexylamine salt, and benzyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate. Benzyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate had been prepared beforehand by standard methods, by esterifying commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with benzyl alcohol and subsequent Boc detachment with trifluoroacetic acid.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=0.93 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=437 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 22 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N′-methylhexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate

100 mg (473 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoic acid were dissolved in 71 μl of DMF and then admixed with 139 mg (947 μmol) of tert-butyl 1-methylhydrazinecarboxylate, 182 mg (947 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 145 mg (947 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane/water, 129 mg (80% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

Subsequently, the 129 mg (380 μmol) were deblocked with 2 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 8 ml of dichloromethane. After stirring at RT for 1 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was lyophilized from acetonitrile/water, which left 125 mg (83% of theory) of the title compound as a colourless foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.38 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=240 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 23 N-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methylbutanamide trifluoroacetate

First, 35 mg (164 μmol) of tert-butyl 2-(methylamino)ethyl carbamate hydrochloride trifluoroacetate, 30 mg (164 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid, mg (197 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N, N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 57 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were combined in 5 ml of DMF and stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization from dioxane/water, 35 mg (63% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.71 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=340 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the entire amount of the protected intermediate was deblocked with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 5 ml of dichloromethane to obtain 28 mg (77% of theory) of the title compound.

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=0.75 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=240 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 24 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]butanamide trifluoroacetate

First, 35 mg (164 μmol) of tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)methyl carbamate hydrochloride trifluoroacetate, 30 mg (164 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid, mg (197 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 57 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were combined in 5 ml of DMF and stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization from dioxane/water, 51 mg (91% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=340 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the entire amount was deprotected with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 5 ml of dichloromethane to obtain 45 mg (69% of theory) of the title compound.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.19 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=240 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 25 benzyl (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoate trifluoroacetate

First, (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid was released from 1.82 g (388 mmol) of its dicyclohexylamine salt by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with 100 ml of 0.5% sulphuric acid. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 10 ml of dioxane and 10 ml of water, 1517 mg (4.66 mmol) of caesium carbonate were added, and the mixture was treated in an ultrasound bath for 5 min and concentrated under reduced pressure and redistilled once with DMF. The residue was then taken up in 15 ml of dichloromethane, and 1990 mg (11.64 mmol) of benzyl bromide were added. The mixture was treated in an ultrasound bath for 15 min and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water, and the organic phase was removed and extracted by shaking with saturated sodium chloride solution and then concentrated. The residue was then purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 1170 mg (80% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate.

Subsequently, these 1170 mg were deprotected immediately with 5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 15 ml of dichloromethane. After stirring at RT for 15 min, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was lyophilized from dioxane. After drying under high vacuum, there remained 1333 mg (84% of theory) of the title compound as a yellow oil.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.59 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=278 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 26 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

1200 mg (2.33 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 5) were combined with 910.8 mg (2.33 mmol) of benzyl (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 14), 1327 mg (3.49 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 2027 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine in 50 ml of DMF, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 5 min. Thereafter, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted by shaking successively with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The organic phase was removed and concentrated. The residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 1000 mg (55% of theory) of the benzyl ester intermediate N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-(benzyloxy)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide as a resin.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.56 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=775 (M+H)⁺.

The entire amount of this intermediate obtained was taken up in 25 ml of a mixture of methanol and dichloromethane (20:1), and the benzyl ester group was removed by hydrogenation under standard hydrogen pressure with 10% palladium on activated carbon as a catalyst. After stirring at RT for 30 min, the catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. This gave 803 mg (91% of theory) of the title compound as a white solid.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.24 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=685 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 27 (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenyl-N-propylcyclopropanecarboxamide trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared by coupling commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with n-propylamine in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and subsequent Boc detachment with trifluoroacetic acid (yield: 85% of theory over both stages).

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.52 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=219 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 28 ethyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared by standard methods, by esterifying commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with ethanol and subsequent Boc detachment with trifluoroacetic acid.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.50 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=206 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 29 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoic acid

To a solution of 1.39 g (8.95 mmol) of N-methoxycarbonylmaleimide in 44 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution were added, at 0° C., 1.5 g (8.95 mmol) of 4-amino-2,2-dimethylbutyric acid, and the mixture was stirred for 40 min. Subsequently, the cooling bath was removed and the reaction mixture was stirred for a further 1 h. While cooling with ice, the reaction mixture was then adjusted to pH 3 by adding sulphuric acid, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic phases were dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. 1.17 g (79% purity, 49% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.64 min; m/z=212 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 30 tert-butyl 2-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl]hydrazinecarboxylate

To a solution of 50 mg (237 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoic acid in 2 ml of THF were added, at 0° C., first 26 μl (237 μmol) of 4-methylmorpholine and then 31 μl (237 μmol) of isobutyl chloroformate. After removing the cooling bath and stirring at RT for a further 15 min, 31.3 mg (237 μmol) of tert-butyloxycarbonyl hydrazide were added. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight and then concentrated. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC. 50.8 mg (66% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.71 min; m/z=324 (M−H)⁻.

Intermediate 31 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanehydrazide trifluoroacetate

50 mg (154 mmol) of tert-butyl 2-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl]hydrazinecarboxylate were dissolved in 2 ml of dichloromethane, and 0.4 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then concentrated. 55.2 mg (93% purity, 99% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.36 min; m/z=226 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 32 adamantan-1-ylmethyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalaninate

To a solution of 500 mg (1.89 mmol) of N-Boc-L-phenylalanine in 25 ml of dichloromethane were added, at RT, 1192 mg (6.2 mmol) of EDC, 578 μl (4.1 mmol) of triethylamine, 345 mg (2.8 mmol) of DMAP and 345 mg (2.1 mmol) of 1-adamantylmethanol. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight, then diluted with 50 ml of dichloromethane, and was successively washed with 10% aqueous citric acid solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, then concentrated, and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. 769 mg (90% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.84 min; m/z=414 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 33 adamantan-1-ylmethyl L-phenylalaninate hydrochloride

769 mg (1.86 mmol) of adamantan-1-ylmethyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalaninate (Intermediate 13) were dissolved in 25 ml of a 4 N solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane and stirred at RT for 1 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was dried under reduced pressure. 619 mg (95% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.82 min; m/z=314 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 34 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(adamantan-1-ylmethoxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 20 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 1 ml of DMF were added, at RT, 15.3 μl (88 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 6.7 mg (44 μmol) of HOBt and 6.7 mg (35 mmol) of EDC, and the mixture was stirred for 30 min. Subsequently, 10.1 mg (32 μmol) of adamantan-1-yl L-phenylalaninate hydrochloride were added. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was separated directly into its components via preparative HPLC. 27.5 mg (93% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.70 min; m/z=980 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 35 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(adamantan-1-ylmethoxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

27.5 mg (28 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(adamantan-1-ylmethoxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 1.8 ml of dichloromethane, and 361 μl of TFA were added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min and then concentrated. The residue was taken up in water and lyophilized. 22.7 mg (81% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.14 min; m/z=880 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 36 tert-butyl (2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate

Under an argon atmosphere, 500 mg (1.99 mmol) of N-Boc-L-phenylalaninol were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF and cooled to 0° C. Subsequently, 159 mg (3.98 mmol) of a 60% suspension of sodium hydride in paraffin oil were added. The reaction mixture was stirred until the evolution of gas had ended and then 260 μl (2.19 mmol) of benzyl bromide were added. The cooling bath was removed and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated, the residue was taken up in ice-water and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The organic phase was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. The residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 226 mg (33% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.28 min; m/z=342 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 37 (2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine hydrochloride

220 mg (644 μmol) of tert-butyl (2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate were dissolved in 11 ml of a 4 N solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane and stirred at RT for 1 h. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was dried under reduced pressure. 138 mg (77% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.65 min; m/z=242 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 38 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 20 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 1 ml of DMF were added, at RT, 15.3 μl (88 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 6.7 mg (44 μmol) of HOBt and 6.7 mg (35 mmol) of EDC, and the mixture was stirred for 30 min. Subsequently, 7.8 mg (32 μmol) of (2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine hydrochloride were added. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was separated directly into its components via preparative HPLC. 26 mg (98% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.51 min; m/z=909 (M+H)+.

Intermediate 39 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

26 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 1.8 ml of dichloromethane, and 370 μl of TFA were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then concentrated. The residue was taken up in water and lyophilized. 26.4 mg (quant.) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; m/z=809 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 40 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

50 mg (70 μmol) of Intermediate 26 and 11 mg (70 μmol) of (1S,2R)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol in 10 ml of DMF were admixed with 42 mg (0.11 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 25 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 5 min. This was followed by concentration and purification of the residue by means of preparative HPLC. After combining the corresponding fractions, concentrating and drying under high vacuum, 49 mg (81%) of the protected intermediate were obtained. Subsequently, the Boc group was detached by known conditions with trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane. Concentration was followed by the purification of the title compound by preparative HPLC, and 26 mg (52%) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.65 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=718 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 41 3-{2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}propanoic acid trifluoroacetate

150 mg (541 μmol) of tert-butyl 3-{2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}propanoate were dissolved in 3 ml of dichloromethane, 1.5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h, then concentrated.

181 mg (100% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

MS (EI): m/z 222 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 42 3-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)propanoic acid

186 mg (555 μmol) of 3-{2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}propanoic acid trifluoroacetate were dissolved in 2.6 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and admixed at 0° C. with 86 mg (555 μmol) of N-methoxycarbonylmaleimide. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 40 min and at RT for 1 h, then cooled again to 0° C., adjusted to pH 3 with sulphuric acid and extracted 3× with 25 ml of ethyl acetate. The combined organic phases were dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated.

126 mg (75% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.53 min; m/z=302 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 43 tert-butyl 15-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-4-oxo-7,10,13-trioxa-2,3-diazapentadecan-1-oate

125 mg (417 μmol) of 3-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy) propanoic acid were dissolved at 0° C. in 2.1 ml of THF and admixed with 46 μl (417 mmol) of 4-methylmorpholine and 54.5 μl (417 μmol) of isobutyl chloroformate. The ice bath was removed and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, at 0° C., 55 mg (417 μmol) of tert-butyloxycarbonyl hydrazide were added. The reaction mixture was warmed to RT overnight, concentrated and purified by preparative HPLC.

60 mg (33% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.66 min; m/z=416 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 44 3-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)propanehydrazide trifluoroacetate

60 mg (145 μmol) of tert-butyl 15-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-4-oxo-7,10,13-trioxa-2,3-diazapentadecan-1-oate were dissolved in 1 ml of dichloromethane, and 0.2 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then concentrated.

62 mg (100% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.35 min; m/z=316 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 45 benzyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared by standard methods, by esterifying commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with benzyl alcohol and subsequent Boc detachment with trifluoroacetic acid.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.72 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=268 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 46 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

383 mg (0.743 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 8) were combined with 485 mg (0.743 mmol) of benzyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 12), 424 mg (1.114 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 388 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine in 15 ml of DMF, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 10 min. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted by shaking successively with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The organic phase was removed and concentrated, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. 335 mg (48% of theory) of the benzyl ester intermediate were obtained as a foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.49 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=922 (M+H)⁺.

100 mg (0.11 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 15 ml of methanol and the benzyl ester group was removed by hydrogenation under standard hydrogen pressure with 10% palladium on activated carbon as a catalyst. After stirring at RT for 1 h, the catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. After lyophilization from dioxane, 85 mg (94% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a solid.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.4 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.24 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=832 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 47 N-benzyl-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate

202 mg (0.5 mmol) of 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-tryptophanate and 45 mg (0.42 mmol) of benzylamine were dissolved in 10 ml of DMF, and 110 μl (630 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (eluent: 20:0.5:0.05 dichloromethane/methanol/17% aq. ammonia). The corresponding fractions were combined and concentrated. The resulting residue was digested with diethyl ether and then dried under high vacuum. Subsequently, this residue was taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane, and 3 ml of anhydrous trifluoroacetic acid were added. After stirring at RT for 45 minutes, the mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. After drying under high vacuum, 117 mg (57% of theory over both stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.66 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=294 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 48 (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide trifluoroacetate

50 mg (180 μmol) of commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF, 94 μl (541 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 31 mg (270 μmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 41.5 mg (216 μmol) of EDC were added, and then the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, the residue was taken up in dioxane, 71 mg (901 μmol) of ammonium hydrogencarbonate were added, and the reaction mixture was then left to stand at RT for 3 days. The reaction mixture was then diluted with a 1:1 mixture of ethyl acetate and water. The organic phase was removed, dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. The resulting residue was subsequently taken up in 3 ml of dichloromethane, and 3 ml of anhydrous trifluoroacetic acid were added. Stirring at RT for 1 h was followed by concentration. The residue was stirred with pentane, filtered off with suction and lyophilized from dioxane. In this way, 32 mg (62% of theory over both stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=0.38 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.20 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=177 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 49 N^(α)-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 13 from Starting Compound 1 and L-tryptophanamide hydrochloride.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.4 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=473 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 50 4-nitrophenyl 2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl carbamate

813 mg (3.1 mmol) of triphenylphosphine were dissolved in 25 ml of THF and cooled to −70° C. under argon. After dropwise addition of 627 mg (3.1 mmol) of diisopropyl azodicarboxylate, the mixture was stirred for 5 min. Subsequently, 500 mg (3.1 mmol) of tert-butyl 2-aminoethyl carbamate dissolved in 5 ml of THF were added dropwise, and the reaction mixture was stirred at −70° C. for a further 5 min. Then 136.6 mg (1.55 mmol) of 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol dissolved in 1 ml of THF and 301 mg (3.1 mmol) of maleimide were added, the reaction mixture was stirred at −70° C. for a further 10 min and then the mixture was warmed to RT. After stirring at RT for a further 16 h, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 463 mg (62%) of the protected intermediate.

After removing the Boc protecting group under standard conditions, 652 mg of 1-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

112.9 mg (543 μmol) of nitrophenyl chloroformate were dissolved in 30 ml of THF and, after addition of 100 mg (271.6 μmol) of 1-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione trifluoroacetate, the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to dryness and then slurried with diethyl ether. After filtration with suction and drying, 60 mg (95% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=0.65 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.74 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=306 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 51 (1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethanamine trifluoroacetate

200 mg (0.75 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine were initially charged at 0° C. in 5.5 ml of dichloromethane, and 128 mg (0.79 mmol) of 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole were added. After 30 min, 103 mg (0.75 mmol) of benzoyl hydrazide were added. After a further 45 min at 0° C., 500 mg (1.5 mmol) of carbon tetrabromide and 395 mg (1.5 mmol) of triphenylphosphine were finally added. The reaction mixture was stirred first at 0° C. for 2 h and then at RT overnight. The mixture was subsequently concentrated on a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. The crude product thus obtained was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 217 mg (78% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl carbamate were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=1.15 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=366 (M+H)⁺

217 mg (0.59 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 3 ml of dichloromethane, 0.6 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was the reaction mixture dried further under reduced pressure and then lyophilized from dioxane. In this way, 214 mg (90% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.62 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=266 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 52 (1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethanamine trifluoroacetate

200 mg (0.75 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-D-phenylalanine were initially charged at 0° C. in 5.5 ml of dichloromethane, and 128.3 mg (0.79 mmol) of 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole were added. After 30 min, 103 mg (0.75 mmol) of benzoyl hydrazide were added. After a further 45 min at 0° C., 500 mg (1.5 mmol) of carbon tetrabromide and 395 mg (1.5 mmol) of triphenylphosphine were finally added. The reaction mixture was stirred first at 0° C. for 2 h and then at RT overnight. The mixture was subsequently concentrated on a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. The crude product thus obtained was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 219 mg (80% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl carbamate were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.36 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=366 (M+H)⁺

219 mg (0.6 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 3 ml of dichloromethane, 0.6 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was the reaction mixture dried further under reduced pressure and then lyophilized from dioxane. In this way, 196 mg (86% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a solid.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.41 min

Intermediate 53 (2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine

200 mg (1.13 mmol) of (4S)-4-benzyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one were initially charged in 3 ml of tert-butanol, and 280 mg (2.26 mmol) of benzyl mercaptan were added. The mixture was subsequently heated under reflux for 2 days. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated on a rotary evaporator and the resulting (2S)-1-(benzylsulphanyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine intermediate was converted further directly, without workup.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.63 min

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.67 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=258 (M+H)+

The crude intermediate obtained above was dissolved in a solution of 2 ml of 30% hydrogen peroxide and 5 ml of formic acid, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 12 h. Then the reaction mixture was added to saturated sodium sulphate solution and extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product obtained was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 343 mg (61% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.40 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=0.65 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=290 (M+H)+

Intermediate 54 (2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-amine

552.7 mg (9.85 mmol) of potassium hydroxide were dissolved in methanol, adsorbed onto 1.1 g of neutral aluminium oxide and then dried under high vacuum. To a solution of 240 mg (0.82 mmol) of (2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine and 1.56 g of the potassium hydroxide on aluminium oxide thus prepared in 6.2 ml of n-butanol were added dropwise, at 5-10° C., 307 μl (3.3 mmol) of dibromodifluoromethane. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h, then filtered through Celite, and the residue was washed thoroughly with dichloromethane. The filtrate was concentrated and the resulting residue was dried under reduced pressure. The crude product thus obtained was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 98 mg (35% of theory) of the title compound were obtained with an E/Z diastereomer ratio of 4:1.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.46 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=0.75 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=224 (M+H)⁺

The E/Z diastereomer mixture obtained above was dissolved in 2 ml of ethanol and 0.2 ml of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and separated by means of HPLC on chiral phase [column: Daicel Chiralpak AD-H, 5 μm 250 mm×20 mm, eluent: hexane/(ethanol+0.2% diethylamine) 50:50 v/v; UV detection: 220 nm; temperature: 30° C.]. The appropriate fractions were concentrated on a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dried under reduced pressure. 45 mg of the title compound were obtained.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ [ppm]=2.62-2.83 (m, 2H) 3.52-3.71 (m, 1H) 6.18-6.30 (m, 1H) 6.34-6.46 (m, 1H) 6.98-7.57 (m, 10H) [further signals hidden under solvent peaks].

Intermediate 55 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

20 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 1 ml of DMF, 13.3 mg (35 μmol) of HATU and 15.3 μl (88 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, 12.2 mg (32 μmol) of (1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethanamine trifluoroacetate were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then separated by preparative HPLC. This gave 22 mg (81% of theory) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=1.45 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=933 (M+H)⁺

By subsequently detaching the BOC protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid, 22.4 mg (98% of theory) of the title compound were then obtained.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=833 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 56 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 55, by reaction of 20 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide with 12.2 mg (32 μmol) of (1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethanamine trifluoroacetate.

Yield: 17 mg (64% of theory)

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=3.74 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.45 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=933 (M+H)⁺

By subsequently detaching the BOC protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid, 17.1 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound were then obtained.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.55 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=833 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 57 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 55, by reaction of 20 mg (29 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide with 9.3 mg (20 μmol) of (2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-amine.

Yield: 19.2 mg (68% of theory)

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=3.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=1.41 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=957 (M+H)⁺

By subsequently detaching the BOC protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid, 19.3 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound were then obtained.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.52 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=857 (M+H)+

Intermediate 58 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 55, by reaction of 20 mg (29 μmol) N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide with 7.1 mg (32 μmol) of (2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-amine.

Yield: 15.1 mg (58% of theory)

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=4.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=1.51 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=891 (M+H)+

By subsequently detaching the BOC protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid, 15.7 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound were then obtained.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.62 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=791 (M+H)+

Intermediate 61 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

50 mg (0.054 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 16) were dissolved in 8 ml of dioxane/water, and 70 ml (0.108 mmol) of a 15% solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in water were added. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. After cooling to RT, 3.7 mg (0.059 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and the mixture was adjusted to a pH of 3 by adding about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for a further 2 h. After cooling, another 70 ml (0.108 mmol) of the 15% 4-oxobutanoic acid solution were added and the reaction mixture was again stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Then a further 3.7 mg (0.059 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid were subsequently used to adjust the pH back to 3. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for another 2 h. In the event of conversion still being incomplete, this procedure was repeated for a third time. The reaction mixture was finally concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. In this way, 32 mg (65% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.64 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=899 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.95 and 8.8 (2m, 1H), 8.88 and 8.65 (2s, 1H), 7.4-7.1 (m, 5H), 5.0, 4.78, 4.65 and 4.55 (4m, 2H), 4.1-3.7 (m, 5H), 3.32, 3.29, 3.20, 3.12, 3.1 and 3.0 (6s, 9H), 2.75 (m, 2H), 2.63 (t, 1H), 2.4-2.2 (m, 4H), 2.1-1.2 (m, 12H), 1.2-0.8 (m, 16H), 0.75 (m, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O and DMSO peaks].

Intermediate 62 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 61, by reaction of 50 mg of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 14) with 4-oxobutanoic acid.

Yield: 34 mg (70% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.64 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=887 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 63 N-(4-carboxybenzyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 61, by reaction of 15 mg of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 16) with 4-formylbenzoic acid.

Yield: 7.5 mg (48% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.75 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=947 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 64 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (0.011 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 16) were dissolved in 2 ml of dioxane/water, and 2.8 mg (0.022 mmol) of 6-oxohexanoic acid were added. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. After cooling to RT, 0.75 mg (0.012 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride was added and the mixture was adjusted to a pH of 3 by adding 0.1 N hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for a further hour. After cooling, another 2.8 mg (0.022 mmol) of 6-oxohexanoic acid were added and the reaction mixture was again stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. A further 0.75 mg (0.012 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride was added and 0.1 N hydrochloric acid was subsequently used to adjust the pH back to 3. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for another 1 h. This procedure was then repeated for a third time. The reaction mixture was finally concentrated and the crude product was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 6.4 mg (64% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.68 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=927 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 65 N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide bistrifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared by reaction of 68 mg of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 14) with tert-butyl 2-oxoethyl carbamate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group with trifluoroacetic acid.

Yield: 49 mg (62% of theory over two stages)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.58 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.05 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=844 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.25 (m, 1H), 8.45 and 8.15 (2d, 1H), 7.65-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.23-7.1 (m, 5H), 5.12 and 4.95 (2m, 1H), 4.72 and 4.62 (2m, 1H), 4.6 and 4.52 (2t, 1H), 4.2-3.8 (m, 4H), 3.7 (d, 1H), 3.23, 3.20, 3.19, 3.18, 3.03 and 2.98 (6s, 9H), 3.0-2.7 (m, 6H), 2.4-1.2 (m, 15H), 1.05, 1.0, 0.88 and 0.82 (4d, 6H), 0.92 (m, 6H), 0.73 (m, 6H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 66 N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 65, by reaction of 25 mg (0.027 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 16) with benzyl 3-oxopropyl carbamate and subsequent hydrogenolytic detachment of the Z protecting group (with 10% palladium on charcoal as a catalyst, in ethanol as a solvent).

Yield: 11 mg (41% of theory over two stages)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.53 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.72 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=870 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 67 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(adamantan-1-ylmethoxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

26 mg (26 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(adamantan-1-ylmethoxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate and 33.9 μl of a 15% aqueous succinaldehydic acid solution (53 μmol) were dissolved in 957 μl of a 1:1-dioxane/water mixture and heated to 100° C. for 1 h. After brief cooling, 1.81 mg (29 μmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added. The reaction mixture was adjusted to pH 3 by adding 0.1 N hydrochloric acid and the mixture was heated to 100° C. for a further 2 h. After again adding the same amounts of succinaldehydic acid solution, sodium cyanoborohydride and hydrochloric acid, the mixture was heated once again to 100° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then separated directly into its components by means of preparative HPLC. 18.5 mg (73% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.17 min; m/z=967 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 68 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

mg (26 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate and 33.7 μl of a 15% aqueous succinaldehydic acid solution (52 μmol) were dissolved in 953 μl of a 1:1-dioxane/water mixture and heated to 100° C. for 1 h. After brief cooling, 1.80 mg (29 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added. The reaction mixture was adjusted to pH 3 by adding 0.1 N hydrochloric acid and the mixture was heated to 100° C. for a further 2 h. After again adding the same amounts of succinaldehydic acid solution, sodium cyanoborohydride and hydrochloric acid, the mixture was heated once again to 100° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then separated directly into its components by means of preparative HPLC. 15.2 mg (65% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; m/z=895 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 69 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

53 mg (84 μmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) and 45 mg (84 μmol) of benzyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 12) were taken up in 2 ml of DMF, 19 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 14 mg (92 μmol) of HOBt and 17.6 mg (92 μmol) of EDC were added and then the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 59 mg (68% of theory) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.55 min; m/z=1044 (M+H)⁺.

57 mg (0.055 mmol) of this intermediate were treated with 1.2 ml of piperidine in 5 ml of DMF to detach the Fmoc protecting group. After concentration and purification by means of preparative HPLC, 39 mg (76% of theory) of the free amine intermediate N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; m/z=822 (M+H)⁺.

37 mg (0.045 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of dioxane/water and, analogously to the preparation of the compound in Intermediate 66, reacted with a 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride. 16 mg (39% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=908 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 70 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 14, proceeding from Intermediates 4 and 26, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared.

30 mg (0.032 mmol) of this compound were dissolved in 6 ml of dioxane/water, and 41 μl (0.063 mmol) of a 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid were added. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. After cooling to RT, 2.2 mg (0.035 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and the mixture was adjusted to a pH of 3 by adding about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for a further 2 h. After cooling, another 41 μl (0.063 mmol) of the 15% 4-oxobutanoic acid solution were added and the reaction mixture was again stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Then a further 2.2 mg (0.035 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid were subsequently used to adjust the pH back to 3. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for another 2 h. In the event of conversion still being incomplete, this procedure was repeated for a third time. The reaction mixture was finally concentrated and the crude product was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 24 mg (82% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.15 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=922 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 71 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-3-{[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 14, proceeding from Intermediates 4 and 39, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-3-{[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared. 7 mg (0.009 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 2 mg (22% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.06 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=832 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 72 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

212 mg (411 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 8) and 237 mg (411 mmol) of benzyl-N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 20) were taken up in 30 ml of DMF, and 188 mg (493 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N, N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 215 μl N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 20 h, then concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 315 mg (80% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide as a colourless foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.45 min; m/z=961 (M+H)⁺.

50 mg (52 μmol) of this intermediate were treated with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 9 ml of dichloromethane to detach the Boc protecting group. After concentration and purification by means of preparative HPLC, 29 mg (57% of theory) of the free amine intermediate N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{R25)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.99 min; m/z=861 (M+H)⁺.

29 mg (0.03 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 6 ml of dioxane/water, and 39 μl (0.059 mmol) of a 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid were added. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. After cooling to RT, 2 mg (0.033 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and the mixture was adjusted to a pH of 3 by adding about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for a further 2 h. After cooling, another 39 μl (0.059 mmol) of the 15% 4-oxobutanoic acid solution were added and the reaction mixture was again stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Then a further 2 mg (0.033 mmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride were added and about 300 μl of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid were subsequently used to adjust the pH back to 3. The mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for another 2 h. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was poured onto a 1:1 mixture of semisaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and ethyl acetate. The organic phase was removed, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated. The residue was freeze-dried from water/acetonitrile. This gave 27 mg (94% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.04 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=947 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 73 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(2S)-1-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 14, proceeding from Intermediates 4 and 38, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(2S)-1-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared. 25 mg (0.026 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 13 mg (54% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=921 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 74 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(1S,2R)-1-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-2-phenylcyclopropyl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

50 mg (73 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and 28 mg (73 μmol) of benzyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 45) were taken up in ml of DMF, and 42 mg (110 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 38 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 5 h, then concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated. After lyophilization from dioxane/water, 35 mg (51% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(1S,2R)-1-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-2-phenylcyclopropyl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as a colourless foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.52 min; m/z=934 (M+H)⁺.

35 mg of this intermediate were treated with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 5 ml of dichloromethane to detach the Boc protecting group. After concentration and lyophilization from dioxane/water, 34 mg (97% of theory) of the free amine intermediate N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(1S,2R)-1-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-2-phenylcyclopropyl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.91 min; m/z=834 (M+H)⁺.

11 mg (0.011 mmol) of this intermediate were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 66, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 2.5 mg (24% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.1 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=920 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 75 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S,2R)-2-phenyl-1-(propylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenyl-N-propylcyclopropanecarboxamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 27) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S,2R)-2-phenyl-1-(propylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 14 mg (0.016 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 11.3 mg (83% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.27 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=871 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 76 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, by coupling of Intermediate 46 (N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide) with Intermediate 48 (ethyl (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent Boc detachment, the starting compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate was prepared. 70 mg (0.079 mmol) of this starting material were then used, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid, in analogy to Intermediate 61, to obtain 46 mg (68% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.28 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=858 (M+H)+

Intermediate 77 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 75, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and L-phenylalaninamide hydrochloride in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 47 mg (0.049 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 39 mg (96% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.44 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=817 (M+H)⁻¹

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.95 and 8.8 (2m, 1H), 8.25 and 8.0 (2d, 1H), 7.45, 7.35 and 7.0 (3s, broad, 2H), 7.3-7.1 (m, 5H), 4.8-4.4 (2m, 3H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 3.82 (m, 1H), 3.72 (d, 1H), 3.22, 3.18, 3.15, 3.05 and 3.00 (5s, 9H), 2.85-2.7 (m, 4H), 2.45-1.6 (m, 12H), 1.5-1.2 (m, 3H), 1.1-0.7 (m, 21H) [further signals hidden under solvent peaks].

Intermediate 78 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 66 over 2 stages, proceeding from 20 mg (16 μmol) of the compound from Intermediate 14 and benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate, and the hydrogenation was performed in methanol as the solvent.

Yield: 7.6 mg (55% of theory over 2 stages)

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.7 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=901 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 79 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

36 mg (43 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 46) and 4.6 mg (43 μmol) of benzylamine were taken up in 5 ml of DMF, 7.5 μl (88 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 10 mg (65 μmol) of HOBt and 10 mg (52 μmol) of EDC were added, and then the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. 29 mg (73% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.43 min; m/z=921 (M+H)⁺.

29 mg of this intermediate were treated with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 6 ml of dichloromethane to detach the Boc protecting group. After concentration and lyophilization from dioxane/water, 30 mg (quant.) of the free amine intermediate N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; m/z=821 (M+H)⁺.

17 mg (0.018 mmol) of this intermediate were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 13 mg (80% of theory) of the title compound in the form of a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=907 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 80 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and N-benzyl-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 47) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 10 mg (0.01 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 2.5 mg (26% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.13 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=946 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 81 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carbamoyl-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 48) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carbamoyl-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 14 mg (0.0163 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 8 mg (57% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.64 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=829 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 82 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 69, by coupling of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) and N^(α)-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 49) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Fmoc protecting group by means of piperidine, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 78 mg (0.088 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 68 mg (90% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.49 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=856 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 83 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the compound in Intermediate 82, proceeding from 20 mg (26 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride prepared.

Yield: 5 mg (25% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.72 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=884 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 84 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(morpholin-4-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 79, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 46) and morpholine in the presence of EDC and HOBT and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(morpholin-4-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 30 mg (0.033 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 22 mg (76% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.58 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=887 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 85 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3R)-1-(benzylamino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 79, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 46) and N-benzyl-L-threoninamide trifluoroacetate in the presence of HATU and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3R)-1-(benzylamino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 21 mg (0.024 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 20 mg (97% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.54 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.49 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=861 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 86 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and tert-butyl-L-phenylalaninate hydrochloride in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid to obtain the tert-butyl ester (stirring with trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane for 40 minutes), the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 22 mg (0.02 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 16 mg (94% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.05 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=874 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 87 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 86, proceeding from 230 mg (336 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and tert-butyl-L-tryptophanate hydrochloride over 3 stages.

Yield: 95 mg (31% of theory over 3 stages)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.05 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=913 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 88 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the syntheses described in Intermediate 69, by coupling of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) and N^(α)-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 49) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Fmoc protecting group by means of piperidine, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 30 mg (0.03 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of the compound of Intermediate 61, by reaction with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate, which had been obtained beforehand by oxidation of benzyl 6-hydroxyhexyl carbamate, in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 17 mg (45% of theory) of the Z-protected compound. Subsequently, hydrogenolysis in methanol over 10% palladium/activated carbon afforded the title compound.

Yield: 14 mg (95% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.73 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=869 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 89 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 86, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and tert-butyl-L-tryptophanate hydrochloride in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid to obtain the tert-butyl ester (stirring with 1:10 trifluoroacetic acid/dichloromethane for 30 min), the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 71 mg (0.075 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of the compound of Intermediate 61, by reaction with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate, which had been obtained beforehand by oxidation of benzyl 6-hydroxyhexyl carbamate, in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 35 mg (44% of theory) of the Z-protected compound. Subsequently, hydrogenolysis in methanol over 10% palladium/activated carbon afforded the title compound.

Yield: 30 mg (98% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): Rt=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): Rt=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=926 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 90 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 100 mg (0.119 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 50 mg (49% of theory) of the title compound. The title compound was purified here by flash chromatography on silica gel with dichloromethane/methanol/17% ammonia as the eluent, in the course of which the mixing ratio was switched from initially 15/2/02 to 15/4/0.5.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=813 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 91 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-{(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-[(2S)-2-{(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl}-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 74, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and phenylethylamine in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-{(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-[(2S)-2-{(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl}-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 57 mg (0.071 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 44 mg (80% of theory) of the title compound. The title compound can also be purified here by flash chromatography on silica gel with dichloromethane/methanol/17% ammonia as the eluent (15/2/02->15/4/0.5).

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.64 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=774 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 92 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

100 mg (0.139 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 40) were used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 61, by reaction with 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride, to obtain 94 mg (84% of theory) of the title compound. The title compound was purified by preparative HPLC.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.46 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=804 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 93 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

22.4 mg (24 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate were dissolved in 1.4 ml of dioxane/water and, analogously to the preparation of Intermediate 61, reacted with 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride. After lyophilization from dioxane, 8.2 mg (38% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a white solid.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.54 min

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=919 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 94 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

17.1 mg (18 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate were dissolved in 1.1 ml of dioxane/water and, analogously to the preparation of Intermediate 61, reacted with 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride. After lyophilization from dioxane, 14.8 mg (89% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a white solid.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.54 min;

LC-MS (Method 12): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=919 (M+H)+

Intermediate 95 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

19.3 mg (20 μmol) N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate were dissolved in 1.2 ml of dioxane/water and, analogously to the preparation of Intermediate 61, reacted with 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride. After lyophilization from dioxane, 8.6 mg (45% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a solid.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=943 (M+H)+

Intermediate 96 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

15.5 mg (10 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate were dissolved in 1.0 ml of dioxane/water and, analogously to the preparation of Intermediate 61, reacted with 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride. After lyophilization from dioxane, 10.3 mg (68% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a white solid.

HPLC (Method 10): R_(t)=2.59 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=877 (M+H)+

Intermediate 97 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 66, by reaction of 200 mg (0.108 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 16) with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate and subsequent hydrogenolytic detachment of the Z protecting group (with 5% palladium on charcoal as a catalyst, in methanol as a solvent).

Yield: 69 mg (65% of theory over two stages)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=912 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 98 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 80. The purification was effected by preparative HPLC.

Yield: 40 mg (29% of theory over 3 stages)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=974 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 99 (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)propan-1-one trifluoroacetate

324 mg (0.81 mmol) of 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-tryptophanate were dissolved in 20 ml of DMF, and 200 mg (1.62 mmol) of 1,2-oxazinane hydrochloride (Starting Compound 5) and 850 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in dichloromethane and extracted with water. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 4:1 dichloromethane/ethyl acetate as the eluent. The product fractions were concentrated and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 147.5 mg (48% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.03 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=374 (M+H)⁺.

Using 166 mg (444.5 μmol) of this intermediate, under standard conditions with 3 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 20 ml of dichloromethane, the Boc protecting group was detached and, after HPLC purification, 155 mg (86% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.43 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.56 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=274 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 100 N-(6-{[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]amino}hexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

177 mg (260 μmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and 100 mg (260 μmol) of (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)propan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 99) were taken up in 15 ml of DMF, and 118 mg (310 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 140 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min, then concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated. After lyophilization from dioxane, 170 mg (68% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.36 min; m/z=940 (M+H)⁺.

170 mg of this intermediate were treated with 3 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 30 ml of dichloromethane for 30 min to detach the Boc protecting group. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC to obtain 155 mg (86% of theory) of the deprotected N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide intermediate.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.85 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=840 (M+H)⁺.

50 mg (0.052 mmol) of this intermediate were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 97, with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride and subsequent hydrogenolytic detachment of the Z protecting group (with 5% palladium on charcoal as a catalyst, in methanol as a solvent), prepared to prepare the title compound.

Yield: 21 mg (37% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.02 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1073 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 101 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

26.7 mg (24.87 μmol) of Intermediate 100 were dissolved in 10 ml of methanol and hydrogenated over palladium/activated carbon (5%) under standard hydrogen pressure for 30 min. The catalyst was filtered off and the solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 22.5 mg (96% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=939 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 102 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(morpholin-4-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157 from N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(morpholin-4-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 8 mg (71% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1094 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 103 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3R)-1-(benzylamino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157 from N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3R)-1-(benzylamino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 3 mg (22% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.78 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1069 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 104 N-{4-[(trans-4-{[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]carbonyl}cyclohexyl)amino]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, benzyl trans-4-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate was prepared from trans-4-aminocyclohexanecarboxylic acid by introducing the Boc protecting group, then introducing the benzyl ester protecting group and subsequently detaching the Boc protecting group by conventional peptide chemistry methods.

15 mg (18 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were then dissolved in 5 ml of dimethylformamide and subsequently admixed with 13 mg (35 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 9 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 15 mg (44 μmol) of benzyl trans-4-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate trifluoroacetate. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 14.7 mg (78% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1072 (M+H)⁺.

From this protected intermediate, the benzyl ester was first removed by hydrogenolytic means and the free carboxyl component was obtained in quantitative yield. 14 mg (14 μmol; 1 equiv.) of the deprotected compound were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 3.3 mg (29 μmol; 2.1 equiv.) of N-hydroxysuccinimide in the presence of 4.1 mg (21 μmol; 1.5 equiv.) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 7.5 μl (44 μmol; 3.1 equiv.) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 0.9 mg (7 μmol; 0.5 equiv.) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, and the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Then another 10 equiv. of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 5 equiv. of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 5 equiv. of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 0.5 equiv. of 4-dimethylaminopyridine were added and the reaction mixture was treated in an ultrasound bath for 5 h. Subsequently, the solvent was evaporated off, the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC and the corresponding fractions were combined and concentrated. After lyophilization of the residue from dioxane, 9.7 mg (62% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1078 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 105 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157, proceeding from 4-{[(2S)-1-{[(2S)-1-{[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl](methyl)amino}-3-methylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl](methyl)amino}butanoic acid and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The ester intermediate was obtained in 42% yield. In a second step, 6 mg (6 μmol) of this intermediate were cleaved with trifluoroacetic acid the tert-butyl ester. After HPLC purification, 3.4 mg (48% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.66 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.04 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1025 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 106 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

14 mg (16 μmol) of N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 88) were taken up in 750 μl of dioxane and admixed with 1.5 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and then with 3.2 mg (21 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 5.5 mg (36% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=949 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 107 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

38 mg (47 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 37 ml of DMF and then admixed with 71 mg (187 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 33 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 37 mg (140 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. This was followed by concentration under high vacuum and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 12.2 mg (26% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1020 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 108 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-{(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-[(2S)-2-{(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl}-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 107.

Yield: 2.5 mg (30% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=981 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 109 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 107 from the compound in Intermediate 92.

Yield: 35 mg (65% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1011 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 110 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 147 from the compound in Intermediate 83.

Yield: 2.4 mg (24% of theory)

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=981 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 111 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]-1-methylhydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 140 from Intermediate 82 and Intermediate 22.

Yield: 6.5 mg (51% of theory)

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=4.71 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1077 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 112 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carbamoyl-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 157 from the compound in Intermediate 81.

Yield: 5.7 mg (57% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1036 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 113 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

95 mg (104 μmol) of 4-{[(2S)-1-{[(2S)-1-{[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl](methyl)amino}-3-methylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl](methyl)amino}butanoic acid were dissolved in DMF and then admixed with 79.5 mg (209 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 73 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 68 mg (261 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. This was followed by concentration under high vacuum and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 104 mg (89% of theory) of the tert-butyl ester of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.93 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1121 (M+H)⁺.

The intermediate was taken up in 33.4 ml of dichloromethane, 17 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC.

Thus, 61 mg (62% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1064 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 114 N-[6-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

5 mg (5 μmol) of N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were taken up in 885 μl of DMF and admixed with 5.3 mg (8 μmol) of 4-nitrophenyl 2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl carbamate and 2.8 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and then concentrated to dryness. The residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC.

Yield: 0.58 mg (11% of theory) of a colourless foam

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.83 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1035 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 115 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the compound in Intermediate 147, proceeding from 8 mg (9 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide. After concentration, the activated ester was purified by means of preparative HPLC and, after removal of the solvent under reduced pressure, reacted immediately with the antibody.

Yield: 3 mg (27% of theory) (hydrolysis-sensitive)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=996 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 116 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the compound in Intermediate 147, proceeding from 5 mg (6 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide. After concentration, the activated ester was purified by means of preparative HPLC and, after removal of the solvent under reduced pressure, reacted immediately with the antibody.

Yield: 3.2 mg (43% of theory) (hydrolysis-sensitive)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=984 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 117 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 157 from the compound in Intermediate 86.

Yield: 7 mg (42% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1081 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 118 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2R)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The target compound was prepared analogously to Intermediate 157 from 7 mg (7.8 μmol) of the compound in Intermediate 68. Yield: 6.3 mg (53% of theory)

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.00 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1102 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 119 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

7.4 mg (8.1 mmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and 6.3 mg (24.2 mmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide hydrochloride were coupled and worked up in analogy to Intermediate 157. 1.6 mg (13% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a solid.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.89 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1126 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 120 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

12.8 mg (13.9 mmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1R)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and 10.9 mg (41.8 mmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide hydrochloride were coupled and worked up in analogy to Intermediate 157. 10.8 mg (59% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a solid.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.90 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1126 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 121 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

7.4 mg (7.9 mmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylsulphonyl)-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and 6.2 mg (23.5 mmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide hydrochloride were coupled and worked up in analogy to Intermediate 157. 6.9 mg (74% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a solid.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1150 (M+H)+

Intermediate 122 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

8 mg (9.1 mmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3E)-1,4-diphenylbut-3-en-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and 7.2 mg (27.4 mmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide hydrochloride were coupled and worked up in analogy to Intermediate 157. 8.2 mg (82% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a white solid.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.95 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1083 (M+H)+

Intermediate 123 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

30 mg (30 μmol) of Intermediate 89 were taken up in 2 ml of 1,4-dioxane and admixed with 4 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and then with 7.5 mg (50 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 24 mg (74% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1006 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 124 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

22 mg (20 μmol) of Intermediate 123 were reacted with 4 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 8 ml of dichloromethane at RT for 1 h. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 11 mg (54% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=950 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 125 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

22.5 mg (20 μmol) of Intermediate 101 were taken up in 2 ml of 1:1 dioxane/water and then admixed with 5.6 mg (40 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate and with 0.25 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Then another 0.25 ml of the saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 15 min and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 12.8 mg (50% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1019 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 126 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

64 mg (70 μmol) of N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 97) were taken up in 3 ml of 1:1 dioxane/water, then adjusted to pH 9 with 4 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and subsequently admixed with 16.3 mg (110 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. Then another 8 mg (55 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate were added, and the reaction mixture was adjusted again to pH 9 and stirred at RT for a further hour. This was followed by concentration and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. At first, 31 mg of an as yet uncyclized intermediate were obtained. 27 mg of this intermediate were taken up again in 2 ml of 1:1 dioxane/water and then admixed with 250 μl of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. After stirring at RT for 2 hours, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 20 mg (29% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.96 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=992 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 127 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

17 mg (18 μmol) of N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 98) were dissolved in 2.8 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 20 mg (174 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 10 mg (52 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.21 mg (0.17 μmol) of DMAP. After stirring at RT for 4 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 8.2 mg (43% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.98 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1071 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 128 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

5 mg (5.6 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 845 μl of DMF and then admixed with 3.2 mg (17 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 2.6 mg (17 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 1.96 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 5.9 mg (22.5 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 2.2 mg (36% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.88 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1094 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 129 N-(6-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

4 mg (4.3 μmol) of N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 646 μl of DMF and then admixed with 2.5 mg (13 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 2.0 mg (13 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 2.25 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 4.5 mg (17 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 1.9 mg (39% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1134 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 130 N-(4-{[(2R)-1-({5-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-5-oxopentanoyl}amino)propan-2-yl]oxy}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10.5 mg (11.7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 3.7 ml of dichloromethane and then admixed with 6.7 mg (35 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 0.7 mg (5.8 mmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and with 8.2 mg (47 μmol) of commercially available tert-butyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropyl carbamate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 7.5 mg (61% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.03 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1056 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the Boc protecting group was detached with trifluoroacetic acid. 4.9 mg (0.005 mmol) of the deprotected crude product were then, without further purification, taken up in 1.8 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 3.7 mg (0.011 mmol) of 1,1′-[(1,5-dioxopentane-1,5-diyl)bis(oxy)]dipyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 2.4 μl (0.014 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 0.6 mg (5 μmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 0.77 mg (15% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.93 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1167 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 131 N-{4-[(1-{5-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-5-oxopentanoyl}piperidin-4-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (11 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 2 ml of dichloromethane and then admixed with 4.3 mg (22 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 0.88 mg (6 mmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and with 5.2 mg (22 μmol) of commercially available benzyl 4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 5 mg (40% of theory) of the Z-protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.04 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1116 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the Z protecting group was detached by hydrogenolytic means in ethanol over palladium/activated carbon. 4.6 mg (0.005 mmol) of the deprotected crude product were then, without further purification, taken up in 1.8 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 3.8 mg (0.012 mmol) of 1,1′-[(1,5-dioxopentane-1,5-diyl)bis(oxy)]dipyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 0.8 μl (0.005 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 0.6 mg (5 μmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 0.96 mg (16% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1193 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 132 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazinyl}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

15 mg (16.7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 2500 μl of DMF and then admixed with 9.6 mg (50 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 7.6 mg (50 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 5.8 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 17.4 mg (67 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 11.2 mg (52% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.09 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1106 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 133 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazinyl}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

5.8 mg (6.3 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 943 μl of DMF and then admixed with 3.6 mg (19 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 2.9 mg (19 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 2.2 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 6.6 mg (25 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 4.5 mg (64% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.03 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1129 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 134 N-[3-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)propyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, 4-nitrophenyl 2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl carbamate was prepared under standard conditions, proceeding from commercially available 1-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione trifluoroacetate and 4-nitrophenyl chlorocarbonate.

5 mg (6 μmol) of N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 1000 μl of DMF and then admixed with 2 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 2.2 mg (9 μmol) of 4-nitrophenyl 2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl carbamate. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 1.6 mg (23% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.09 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1036 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 135 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (11 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 4000 μl of DMF and then admixed with 6.3 mg (33 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 4.5 mg (33 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 5.7 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 11.5 mg (44 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 2.6 mg (14% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1115 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 136 N-(4-{4-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl]piperazin-1-yl}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, 1-[4-oxo-4-(piperazin-1-yl)butyl]-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione trifluoroacetate was prepared under standard conditions, proceeding from tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate and 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid over 2 stages.

5 mg (5.6 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 1000 μl of DMF and then admixed with 2.1 mg (11 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 1.7 mg (11 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 2 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 3.5 mg (5.6 μmol) of 1-[4-oxo-4-(piperazin-1-yl)butyl]-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione trifluoroacetate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Then 2.1 mg (5.6 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 3 h. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization from water, 0.6 mg (10% of theory) of the title compound was obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1132 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 137 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]-1-methylhydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methylhexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate was prepared under standard conditions, proceeding from commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoic acid and tert-butyl 1-methylhydrazinecarboxylate over 2 stages.

6.9 mg (8 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 2540 μl of DMF and then admixed with 3.6 mg (9 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 3 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 4.1 mg (12 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methylhexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 3.9 mg (45% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.93 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1108 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 138 N-{4-[(2-{[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl](methyl)amino}ethyl)(methyl)amino]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

Proceeding from tert-butylmethyl 2-(methylamino)ethyl carbamate and 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid, over 2 stages, 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methyl-N-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]butanamide trifluoroacetate was first prepared by.

6.6 mg (7.3 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 2000 μl of DMF and then admixed with 5.6 mg (14.7 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 2.6 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 4.1 mg (9 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methyl-N-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]butanamide trifluoroacetate. After stirring at RT for 3 h, the same amounts of HATU and N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added once again, and the reaction mixture was then stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 4 mg (44% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.91 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1134 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 139 (2R,3S)-3-amino-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl (3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-7,10-diisopropyl-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

13 mg (14.7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 10 ml of dichloromethane and then admixed with 8.4 mg (44 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 5.4 mg (44 mmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and with 9 mg (29.3 μmol) of commercially available benzyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-threoninate. The mixture was stirred at RT for 5 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was twice extracted by shaking with water and the organic phase was dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane/water, 14 mg (81% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.3 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.13 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1178 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the Z protecting group was detached by hydrogenolytic means in methanol over 10% palladium/activated carbon. 9.5 mg (0.0087 mmol) of the deprotected crude product were then, without further purification, taken up in 5 ml of DMF, and admixed 5 mg (26.2 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 4 mg (26.2 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 54.6 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 9.1 mg (34.9 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane, 9.5 mg (84% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1295 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, 9.5 mg (7.3 μmol) were deprotected with 0.5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 2 ml of dichloromethane of the Boc-protected intermediate and, after lyophilization from dioxane, 9 mg (82% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1195 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 140 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]-1-methylhydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

4.1 mg (12 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methylhexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 22) were dissolved together with 6.9 mg (8 μmol) of the compound from Intermediate 61 in 2.5 ml of DMF and then admixed with 3.5 mg (9 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 3 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane, 2.6 mg (30% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 and 0.91 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1120 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 141 N-[4-({1-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl]piperidin-4-yl}oxy)-4-oxobutyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

44 mg (49 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 2 ml of dichloromethane and then admixed with 18.8 mg (98 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 3.8 mg (24 mmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and with 23 mg (98 μmol) of commercially available benzyl 4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 22 mg (40% of theory) of the Z-protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.04 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1116 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the Z protecting group was detached by hydrogenolytic means in ethanol over palladium/activated carbon.

19 mg (19 μmol) of the deprotected crude product were then, without further purification, taken up in 4 ml of DMF and admixed with 7 mg (39 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid, 11 mg (29 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane, 7.5 mg (34% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1147 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 142 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

9 mg (9.5 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 72) were dissolved in 1000 μl of DMF and then admixed with 10 mg (38 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide, 7.2 mg (19 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 8 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. Subsequently, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization, 6.4 mg (58% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.99 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1154 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 143 N-(4-{2-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

6 mg (6.7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 61) were reacted with 3 mg (8.7 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanehydrazide trifluoroacetate in analogy to Intermediate 142 to give 2 mg (27% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1106 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 144 N-(4-{2-[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 5 mg (5.6 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 1 ml of DMF were added 7.65 mg (22.5 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanehydrazide trifluoroacetate, 3.2 mg (16.9 μmol) of EDC, 1.96 μl (11.3 μmol) of diisopropylethylamine and 2.6 mg (16.9 μmol) of HOBT. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. Subsequently, a further 0.95 mg (2.8 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylbutanehydrazide trifluoroacetate was added. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by preparative HPLC. 3.5 mg (85% purity, 48% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.86 min; m/z=1094 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 145 N-[3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)propyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenyl cyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

12 mg (14 μmol) of N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 66) were taken up in 750 μl of dioxane and admixed with 1.5 ml of saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and then with 3.2 mg (21 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 4.2 mg (32% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=950 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 146 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(2S)-1-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

9 mg (9.8 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-({(2S)-1-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl}amino)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 73) were reacted in analogy to Intermediate 133 with 10 mg (39 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide to give 1.8 mg (15% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=5.11 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1128 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 147 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

16 mg (17 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 70) were dissolved in 2 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 2.6 mg (23 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 4 mg (21 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride. After stirring at RT for 2 h, the same amounts of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride were added once again. Then stirring at RT overnight, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 10 mg (56% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

Intermediate 148 N-{4-[(2-{[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl](methyl)amino}ethyl)amino]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

6 mg (7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 61) were combined with 2.8 mg (8 μmol) of N-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-methylbutanamide trifluoroacetate, 10.1 mg (27 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine in 2 ml of DMF and stirred at RT overnight. Then another 5 mg (23.5 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 3 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. After stirring at RT for a further 5 h, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization from dioxane, 1.3 mg (15% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.21 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1120 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 149 N-{4-[(2-{[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl]amino}ethyl)(methyl)amino]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

6 mg (7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 61) were combined with 3.1 mg (9 μmol) of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-(methylamino) ethyl]butanamide trifluoroacetate, 10.1 mg (27 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and 5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine in 2 ml of DMF, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 4 h. Then the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were concentrated and, by lyophilization from dioxane, 1 mg (13.4% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.89 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1121 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 150 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S,2R)-2-phenyl-1-(propylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

7.9 mg (9 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[1S,2R)-2-phenyl-1-(propylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF and then admixed with 10.4 mg (54 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 8.3 mg (54 μmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate, 9 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 9.5 mg (36 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 4.3 mg (22% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.93 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1078 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 151 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carbamoyl-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The compound was prepared analogously to Intermediate 150, proceeding from the compound in Intermediate 81.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1036 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 152 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (12 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF and then admixed with 8.9 mg (23 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 10 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 12 mg (47 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. This was followed by concentration under high vacuum and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 5.8 mg (37% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.99 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1066 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 153 N-[1-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-12,15-dioxo-3,6,9-trioxa-13,14-diazaoctadecan-18-yl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 5 mg (5.6 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 1 ml of DMF were added 9.7 mg (22.5 μmol) of 3-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)propanehydrazide trifluoroacetate, 3.2 mg (16.9 μmol) of EDC, 1.96 μl (11.3 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 2.6 mg (16.9 μmol) of HOBT. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. Subsequently, a further 1.2 mg (2.8 μmol) of 3-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)propanehydrazide trifluoroacetate were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then purified by preparative HPLC.

3.6 mg (51% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 min; m/z=1185 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 154 (2R,3S)-3-amino-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl (3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-7,10-diisopropyl-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

15 mg (17 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(15)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 10 ml of dichloromethane and then admixed with 12.8 mg (67 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 10 mg (83 μmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and with 10.3 mg (33 μmol) of commercially available benzyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-threoninate. The mixture was heated to reflux for 4 h. Then the same amounts of coupling reagent and 4-dimethylaminopyridine were added again and the reaction mixture was heated under reflux overnight. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and extracted by shaking once with water, and the organic phase was removed and concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 7.7 mg (37% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.13 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1190 (M+H)⁺.

Subsequently, the benzyl ester protecting group was removed by hydrogenation under standard hydrogen pressure in methanol over 10% palladium/activated carbon, and the acid thus obtained, as described in Intermediate 151, was joined to 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. In a last step, the Boc protecting group was detached with trifluoroacetic acid. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 0.22 mg (2.5% of theory over 3 stages) of the title compound was obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.81 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1207 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 155 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 152, from N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.82 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1024 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 156 N-(3-{[(1-{[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]amino}propyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in the last stage of Intermediate 131, from N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and 1,1′-[cyclopropane-1,1-diylbis(carbonyloxy)]dipyrrolidine-2,5-dione, which had been obtained from the corresponding dicarboxylic acid beforehand.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1080 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 157 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

15 mg (18 μmol) of (N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 3.8 ml of DMF and then admixed with 27 mg (70 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 12 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 14 mg (53 μmol) of commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. This was followed by concentration under high vacuum and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 6.2 mg (33% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1063 (M+H)⁺.

¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆, characteristic signals): δ=10.8 (d, 1H), 9.8-9.7 (m, 2H), 9.6 and 9.4 (2m, 1H), 8.9, 8.88, 8.78 and 8.75 (4d, 1H), 8.08 and 7.85 (2d, 1H), 7.6-6.9 (m, 9H), 4.7-4.4 (m, 3H), 3.4 (t, 2H), 3.23, 3.2, 3.18, 3.0, and 2.99 (5s, 9H), 2.8 (m, 3H), 2.1 (t, 2H), 1.06 and 1.01 (2d, 3H), 0.95-0.8 (m, 15H), 0.8-0.75 (dd, 3H).

Intermediate 158 N-[4-({(2R)-1-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl}amino)-4-oxobutyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

13 mg (14.7 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 4 ml of dimethylformamide and then admixed with 9.4 mg (25 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 6 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 7 mg (31 μmol) of commercially available tert-butyl D-leucinate hydrochloride. The mixture was stirred at RT for 5 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane/water, 6.5 mg (49% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.21 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1076 (M+H)⁺.

Trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane was first used to detach the Boc protecting group from this protected intermediate, giving 6.2 mg (99% of theory) of the deprotected compound. 5.2 mg (5 μmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 1.5 ml of dichloromethane and reacted with 0.8 mg (7 μmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide in the presence of 1.2 mg (6 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.16 mg (1 mmol) of 4-dimethylaminopyridine. After stirring at RT for 2 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by means of preparative HPLC. 1.3 mg of the title compound were obtained, some of which was hydrolysed to the reactant.

Intermediate 159 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157, from N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 6 mg (53% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1114 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 160 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157, from 20 mg (21 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 13 mg (52% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1153 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 161 N-(6-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157, from N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 0.8 mg (16% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.78 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1092 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 162 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

18 mg (20 μmol) of N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 64) were dissolved in 3.2 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 22 mg (190 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 11 mg (60 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.24 mg (0.17 mmol) of DMAP. After stirring at RT for 2 h, another 22 mg (190 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 11 mg (60 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.24 mg (0.17 μmol) of DMAP were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further hour. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 8.2 mg (41% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1024 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 163 [(1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropyl](1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-yl)methanone trifluoroacetate

First, proceeding from 265 mg (0.82 mmol) of tert-butyl (1S,2R)-1-(hydroxycarbamoyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl carbamate (Starting Compound 7), by reaction with 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)benzene, analogously to a literature method (see H. King, J. Chem. Soc. 1942, 432), the Boc-protected tert-butyl (1S,2R)-1-(1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl carbamate intermediate was prepared.

Yield: 108 mg (34% of theory)

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.3 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=395 (M+H)⁺.

108 mg (0.27 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 3.7 ml of dichloromethane, 1.8 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 15 min. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure and lyophilization of the remaining residue from dioxane. 112 mg of the title compound were obtained in quantitative yield as a colourless foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.7 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=295 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 164 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

166 mg (0.196 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 10) were taken up in 40 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 80 mg (0.196 mmol) of [(1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropyl](1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-yl)methanone trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 163), 112 mg (0.294 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 682 μl (3.9 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was subsequently stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressure, the residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and the solution was washed with saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was finally purified by preparative HPLC. In this way, 19 mg (9% of theory) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.68 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.51 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1083 (M+H)⁺.

19 mg (0.015 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 4 ml of DMF. After 817 μl of piperidine had been added, the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 5 min. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was first digested with diethyl ether and then purified by means of preparative HPLC (eluent: acetonitrile+0.1% TFA/0.1% aq. TFA). The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and then the residue was lyophilized from dioxane/water. 12 mg (92% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=861 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 165 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

20 mg (0.021 mmol) of Intermediate 164 were used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 97, with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride and subsequent hydrogenolytic detachment of the Z protecting group (with 5% palladium on charcoal as a catalyst, in methanol as a solvent), to prepare the title compound.

Yield: 4.5 mg (23% of theory over 2 stages)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=960 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 166 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,4-dihydro-3H-2,3-benzoxazin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

4.4 mg (4.5 μmol) of Intermediate 165 were taken up in 1 ml of 1:1 dioxane/water and then admixed with 1 mg (6.8 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate and with 50 μl of saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Then another 50 μl of the saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 15 min and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 1 mg (21% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.08 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1040 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 167 benzyl 3-{2-[2-(2-oxoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}propanoate

The title compound was prepared from 6 g (21.55 mmol) of commercially available 3-{2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}propanoic acid under standard conditions, first by esterification with benzyl chloride and caesium carbonate and subsequent oxidation with sulphur trioxide-pyridine complex.

Yield: 611 mg (10% of theory over 2 stages)

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.69 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=311 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 168 N-(2-{2-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 69, by coupling of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) and N^(α)-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-tryptophanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 49) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Fmoc protecting group by means of piperidine, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate.

25 mg (0.028 mmol) of this compound and 17.5 mg (0.06 mmol) of Intermediate 167 were combined in 2 ml of methanol and admixed with 12.6 mg (0.14 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex and 2.5 ml of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Then the same amounts of borane-pyridine complex and acetic acid were added once again and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 24 h. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions and lyophilization from 1:1 dioxane/water, 26.5 mg (88% of theory) of the Z-protected title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.04 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1064 (M+H)⁺.

25 mg (0.024 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 10 ml of methanol and hydrogenated over 10% palladium on activated carbon under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 45 min. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After lyophilization from dioxane, 19.7 mg (85% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.83 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=974 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 169 N-{2-[2-(2-{3-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-3-oxopropoxy}ethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 168 were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 3.5 mg (30 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 2.4 mg (10 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at RT for 20 h, 8 mg (0.02 mmol) of HATU were added and the reaction mixture was stirred once again at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane, 8.6 mg (64% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.81 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1071 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 170 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 101 over 2 stages, proceeding from 26 mg (0.028 mmol) of Intermediate 15.

Yield: 16.7 mg (63% of theory over 2 stages)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.81 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=914 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 171 N-(6-{[4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoyl]amino}hexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

6.7 mg (7.3 μmol) of the compound formed from Intermediate 170 and 3 mg (14.7 μmol) of commercially available 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)butanoic acid were taken up in 2 ml of DMF and admixed with 5.6 mg (14.7 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 2 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and then the residue was lyophilized from dioxane. Thus, 4.5 mg (56% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.12 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1079 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 172 benzyl 2-{2-[2-(2-oxoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl carbamate

The title compound was prepared from commercially available 2-{2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethanol under standard conditions, by first introducing the Z protecting group and then oxidizing with sulphur trioxide-pyridine complex.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.4 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.65 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=326 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 173 benzyl {2-[2-(2-oxoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl carbamate

The title compound was prepared analogously to Intermediate 172 from commercially available 2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol under standard conditions, by first introducing the Z protecting group and then oxidizing with sulphur trioxide-pyridine complex.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.3 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.68 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=282 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 174 N-(2-{2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenyl cyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

47 mg (0.05 mmol) of Intermediate 16 were reductively aminated in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 167 with benzyl 2-{2-[2-(2-oxoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl carbamate in the presence of borane-pyridine complex. Subsequently, the Z protecting group was removed by hydrogenolytic means with 5% palladium on charcoal as a catalyst and in methanol as a solvent, and 38 mg (66% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were prepared.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.8 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=988 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 175 N-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy zu Intermediate 166, proceeding from 34 mg (0.03 mmol) of Intermediate 174.

Yield: 8.3 mg (23% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1068 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 176 N-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediates 174 and 175, commencing with the reductive amination of Intermediate 16 with Intermediate 173, subsequent deprotection and formation of the maleimide.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.8 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=981 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 177 N-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediates 174 and 175, commencing with the reductive amination of Intermediate 16 with Intermediate 172, subsequent deprotection and formation of the maleimide.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1025 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 178 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediates 162, proceeding from 6 mg of Intermediate 82.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.82 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=953 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 179 4-[(1E,3S)-3-amino-4-phenylbut-1-en-1-yl]benzenesulphonic acid trifluoroacetate

A mixture of 13.6 mg (0.06 mmol) of palladium(II) acetate, 469 mg (1.46 mmol) of potassium 4-iodobenzenesulphonate, 300 mg (1.21 mmol) of (S)-tert-butyl 1-phenylbut-3-en-2-yl carbamate, 16.5 mg (0.12 mmol) of phenylurea and 167.6 mg (1.21 mmol) of potassium carbonate in 7.5 ml of DMF was heated to 160° C. in a microwave for 15 min. The crude product was subsequently purified directly by preparative HPLC. This gave 312 mg of a mixture of 31% of the BOC-protected compound and 69% of the free amine.

This mixture was subsequently taken up in 30 ml of dichloromethane, admixed with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid and stirred at RT for 20 h. After concentrating under reduced pressure, the residue was stirred with diethyl ether, and the precipitate formed was filtered off with suction and washed with diethyl ether. This gave 200 mg (62% of theory) of the title compound.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.44 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=304 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 180 4-[(3R)-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl]benzenesulphonic acid

100 mg (0.25 mmol) of 4-[(1E,3S)-3-amino-4-phenylbut-1-en-1-yl]benzenesulphonic acid trifluoroacetate were suspended in 10 ml of acetic acid and a few drops of DMF and water, admixed with 70 mg (0.07 mmol) of palladium on charcoal (10%) and hydrogenated at hydrogen pressure 2.2 bar for 24 h. The solution was filtered and the filtrate purified by prep. HPLC.

29 mg (76% purity, 21% of theory) of product were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.46 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=306 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 181 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 90 mg (0.13 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 4 ml of DMF were added 60 mg (0.16 mmol) of HATU and 69 μl of (0.39 mmol) Hünig's base. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then admixed with 60 mg (0.15 mmol) 60.3 mg (0.13 mmol) of 4-[(1E,3S)-3-amino-4-phenylbut-1-en-1-yl]benzenesulphonic acid trifluoroacetate. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was purified by prep. HPLC. This gave 127 mg of a 44:56 mixture of the title compound and of the already deprotected amine.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.21 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=971 (M+H)⁺; R_(t)=0.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=871 (M+H)⁺ for the deprotected compound.

Intermediate 182 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

90 mg of Intermediate 180 were dissolved in 4.6 ml of dichloromethane, and 0.92 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then concentrated. The crude product obtained was purified by prep. HPLC.

91 mg (98% of theory) of the target compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=871 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 183 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

16.7 μl (0.03 mmol) of a 15% aqueous succinaldehyde solution were initially charged in 943 μl of methanol and admixed with 17 mg (0.02 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2 S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 181) and 1.1 μl (0.02 mmol) of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred for 5 min at RT and then 2.9 μl (0.02 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex were added. After 1 h, a further 2 equivalents each of succinaldehyde, acetic acid and borane-pyridine complex were added and the mixture was stirred at RT for 20 h. The reaction mixture was then purified by prep. HPLC.

This gave 20 mg (83% purity, 80% of theory) of the title compound.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=957 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 184 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

8 mg (7.5 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, 2.8 mg (8.2 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate, 3.4 mg (9 μmol) of HATU and 3.9 μl of Hünig's base were stirred in 0.77 ml of DMF at RT for 20 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was purified by prep. HPLC.

3 mg (31% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1164 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 185 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 8 mg (7.5 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2S,3E)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)but-3-en-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 2 ml of DMF were added 8.6 mg (74.8 μmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 8.5 mg (22.4 μmol) of EDCI and 0.1 mg (0.75 μmol) of DMAP. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 20 h. Subsequently, 1.3 μl (7.5 μmol) of Hünig's base were added and the mixture was stirred for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then purified by prep. HPLC. 2.6 mg (72% purity, 21% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.89 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1054 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 186 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 43 mg (0.06 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 1.9 ml of DMF were added 29 mg (0.07 mmol) of HATU and 33 μl (0.19 mmol) of Hünig's base. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then admixed with 29 mg (0.07 mmol) of 4-[(3R)-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl]benzenesulphonic acid trifluoroacetate. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was purified by prep. HPLC. This gave 58 mg of a 45:55 mixture of the title compound and of the already deprotected amine.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.09 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=973 (M+H)⁺; R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=873 (M+H)⁺ for the deprotected compound.

Intermediate 187 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoro acetate

58 mg of Intermediate 186 were dissolved in 4.1 ml of dichloromethane, 0.41 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. After concentration under reduced pressure, the crude product was purified by prep. HPLC.

50 mg (90% purity, 85% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=873 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 188 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

171 μl (0.26 mmol) of a 15% aqueous succinaldehyde solution were initially charged in 2.5 ml of methanol and admixed with 50 mg (0.05 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate and 11.6 μl (0.2 mmol) of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred for 5 min at RT and then 30 μl (0.24 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex were added. After stirring for 24 hours, a further equivalent of borane-pyridine complex was added and the mixture was stirred for a further 2 h. The reaction mixture was then purified by prep. HPLC.

40 mg (90% purity, 66% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.91 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=959 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 189 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (9.3 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, 3.5 mg (10.3 μmol) of 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide trifluoroacetate, 4.3 mg (11.2 μmol) of HATU and 4.9 μl (28 μmol) of Hünig's base were stirred in 1 ml of DMF at RT for 20 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was purified by prep. HPLC.

4.2 mg (92% purity, 33% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.91 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1166 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 190 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

To a solution of 10 mg (9.3 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(2R)-1-phenyl-4-(4-sulphophenyl)butan-2-yl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide in 2.5 ml of DMF were added 10.7 mg (93 μmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 10.6 mg (28 μmol) of EDCI and 0.12 mg (0.9 μmol) of DMAP. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 20 h and then purified by prep. HPLC.

3.8 mg (72% purity, 25% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1055 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 191 (2R,3R)—N-[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 7 over two stages from Starting Compound 1 and (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)propan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 99).

Yield over 2 stages: 62 mg (67% of theory)

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.65 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.7 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=443 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 192 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

1015 mg (1.59 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were taken up in 50 ml of DMF, admixed with 654 mg (2.39 mmol) of 2-bromo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (BEP) and 2.8 ml of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and stirred at RT for 10 min. Then 1083 mg (1.75 mmol) of (2R,3R)—N-[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 191) were added and then the mixture was treated in an ultrasound bath at RT for 30 min. The reaction mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was taken up in 300 ml of ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed successively with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and 5% aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The crude product thus obtained (1684 mg), without further purification, was taken up in 20 ml of acetonitrile, 2 ml of piperidine were added and the reaction mixture was then stirred at RT for 10 min. Then the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was admixed with diethyl ether. The solvent was concentrated by evaporation again and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (eluent: 15:1:0.1->15:2:0.2 dichloromethane/methanol/17% aqueous ammonia solution). The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was lyophilized from acetonitrile/water. Thus, 895 mg (67% over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=840 (M+H)⁺.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=10.8 (d, 1H), 8.3 and 8.05 (2d, 1H), 8.0 (d, 1H), 7.5 (m, 1H), 7.3 (m, 1H), 7.15 and 7.08 (2s, 1H) 7.05-6.9 (m, 2H), 5.12 and 4.95 (2m, 1H), 4.65 (m, 1H), 4.55 (m, 1H), 4.1-3.8 (m, 4H), 3.75 (d, 1H), 3.23, 3.18, 3.17, 3.12, 2.95 and 2.88 (6s, 9H), 3.1-3.0 and 2.85 (2m, 2H), 2.65 (d, 1H), 2.4-2.2 (m, 3H), 2.15 (m, 3H), 1.95 (br. m, 2H), 1.85-0.8 (br. m, 11H), 1.08 and 1.04 (2d, 3H), 0.9-0.75 (m, 15H), 0.75-0.65 (dd, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 193 N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

50 mg (0.052 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 192) and 204 μl einer of a 15% aqueous solution of 4-oxobutanoic acid were combined in 2 ml of methanol and admixed with 23.4 mg (0.252 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex and 6 μl of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions, 38 mg (78% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 9): R_(t)=4.7 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=926 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 194 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 157 from 10 mg (11 μmol) of N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide and commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

Yield: 4.4 mg (35% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1133 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 195 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 166, proceeding from 9 mg (0.010 mmol) of Intermediate 170.

Yield: 1.1 mg (10% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.99 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=994 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 196 (2S)-2-amino-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-3-phenylpropan-1-one trifluoroacetate

41 mg (0.37 mmol) of 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalaninate were taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed with 149 mg (0.41 mmol) of 2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene (Starting Compound 6) and 72 μl (0.41 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted by shaking with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and then with 5% aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 10:1 toluene/ethanol as the eluent. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 69 mg (47% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate were thus obtained as a diastereomer mixture.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.1 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=359 (M+H)⁺.

64 mg (0.18 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane, 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure and lyophilization of the remaining residue from water/dioxane. In this way, 66 mg (quant.) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.45 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.12 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=259 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 197 (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate

First, (2R,3R)-3-[(2S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Starting Compound 1) was released from 83 mg (0.18 mmol) of its dicyclohexylamine salt by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with 5% aqueous potassium hydrogensulphate solution. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with mg (0.18 mmol) of (2S)-2-amino-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-3-phenylpropan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 196), 101 mg (0.266 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 93 μl (0.53 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. The reaction mixture was then concentrated and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 52 mg (56% of theory) of the Boc-protected intermediate tert-butyl (2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.13 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.13 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=528 (M+H)⁺.

52 mg (0.1 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane, 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid was added, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 20 min. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure and stirring of the remaining residue with 20 ml of diethyl ether. After 10 min, the mixture was filtered and the filter residue was dried under high vacuum. In this way, 39 mg (72% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.62 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.68 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=428 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 198 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

44.5 mg (0.071 mmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) were taken up in 10 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 38.6 mg (0.071 mmol) of (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N-[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 197), 32.5 mg (0.086 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 41 μl (0.235 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was taken up in ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed successively with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and 5% aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. This gave 73 mg (98% of theory) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=2.78 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=2.96 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1047 (M+H)⁺.

73 mg (0.071 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF. After 0.5 ml of piperidine had been added, the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 10 min. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was digested repeatedly with diethyl ether. After the diethyl ether had been decanted off, the residue was purified by preparative HPLC (eluent: acetonitrile/0.1% aq. TFA). 16 mg (26% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 6): R_(t)=1.94 min;

LC-MS (Method 3): R_(t)=1.71 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=825 (M+H)⁺

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ=8.9-8.6 (m, 3H), 8.4, 8.3, 8.1 and 8.0 (4d, 1H), 7.3-7.1 (m, 5H), 6.7-6.5 (m, 2H), 5.2-4.8 (m, 3H), 4.75-4.55 (m, 3H), 4.05-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.7-3.4 (m, 4H), 3.22, 3.17, 3.15, 3.05, 3.02 and 2.95 (6s, 9H), 3.0 and 2.7 (2 br. m, 2H), 2.46 (m, 3H), 2.4-1.2 (br. m, 13H), 1.1-0.85 (m, 18H), 0.75 (m, 3H) [further signals hidden under H₂O peak].

Intermediate 199 N-(4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediates 193 and 194, proceeding from 23 mg (24 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-3-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 198).

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=2.1 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1118 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 200 N-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediates 174 and 175, commencing with the reductive alkylation of Intermediate 192 with Intermediate 172, subsequent deprotection and formation of the maleimide.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1025 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 201 N-{6-[(bromoacetyl)amino]hexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

22 mg (0.023 mmol) of N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 101) were dissolved in 9.5 ml of THF and admixed at 0° C. with 4.2 μl of triethylamine. A solution of bromoacetyl chloride in THF was added dropwise and the reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. Thus, 6.9 mg (26% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1059 and 1061 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 202 N-{2-[2-(2-{3-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-3-oxopropoxy}ethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was at first effected in analogy to Intermediate 168, commencing with the reductive alkylation of Intermediate 192 with Intermediate 167 and subsequent hydrogenolytic cleavage of the benzyl ester of N-(2-{2-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

13 mg (10 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.1 mg (20 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 6.5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 7.1 mg (0.02 mmol) of HATU. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from acetonitrile/water, 9.2 mg (62% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=2.1 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1141 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 203 tert-butyl 6-hydrazino-6-oxohexyl carbamate

This compound was prepared by standard peptide chemistry methods, by coupling of 6-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]hexanoic acid with benzyl hydrazinecarboxylate in the presence of EDCI and HOBT, and subsequent hydrogenolytic cleavage of the benzyloxycarbonyl protecting group.

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.59 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=246 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 204 N-{4-[2-(6-aminohexanoyl)hydrazino]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

146 mg (50 μmol) of (N-(3-carboxypropyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF and then admixed with 30.6 mg (80 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate, 19 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and with 22.4 mg (60 μmol) of tert-butyl 6-hydrazino-6-oxohexyl carbamate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1.5 h. This was followed by concentration under high vacuum and purification of the remaining residue by means of preparative HPLC. Thus, 43 mg (68% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained, which were then taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane and deprotected with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was stirred with dichloromethane, and the solvent was removed again under reduced pressure. Thus, 45 mg (68% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.66 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=983 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 205 N-(4-{2-[6-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 114, proceeding from Intermediates 50 and 204.

Yield: 4 mg (78% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.73 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1149 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 206 N-(6-{[3-({3-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-3-oxopropyl}disulphanyl)propanoyl]amino}hexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

8 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 101 were dissolved in 2 ml of DMF and admixed with 8.6 mg (20 μmol) of 1,1′-{disulphanediylbis[(1-oxopropane-3,1-diyl)oxy]}dipyrrolidine-2,5-dione and 3.7 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and then the solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. 7.2 mg (68% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=615 [½ (M+2H⁺]

Intermediate 207 (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid trifluoroacetate

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield by deprotecting 210 mg (0.76 mmol) of commercially available (1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid with trifluoroacetic acid.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.23 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=178 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 208 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate

The title compound was prepared from 1 g (2.95 mmol) of commercially available 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethyl 6-hydroxyhexyl carbamate under standard conditions, by oxidation with sulphur trioxide-pyridine complex. 840 mg (85% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.1 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=338 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 209 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carboxy-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 75, by coupling of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 207) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, the amine compound N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-carboxy-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide was prepared as the trifluoroacetate.

To 22 mg (0.026 mmol) of this compound in 10 ml of methanol were then added 17 mg (0.05 mmol) of 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate (Intermediate 208) and 2.3 mg of acetic acid, and also 11.4 mg (0.12 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Then the same amounts of borane-pyridine complex and acetic acid, and also 8 mg of fluoren-9-ylmethyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate, were added once again and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 24 h. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions, the product was used immediately in the next stage.

33 mg of the still contaminated intermediate were taken up in 5 ml of DMF, and 1 ml of piperidine was added. After stirring at RT for 15 min, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the resulting residue was purified by preparative HPLC. Thus, 11 mg (55% of theory over 2 stages) of the aminocarboxylic acid intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.7 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=843 (M+H)⁺.

6 mg (7.12 μmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 1 ml of dioxane and then admixed with 6.6 mg (42.7 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate and with 5 μl of saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h. Then another 3 portions each of 50 μl of the saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further 30 min. Then the reaction mixture was acidified to pH 2 with trifluoroacetic acid and subsequently concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from acetonitrile/water, 4 mg (60% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.88 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=923 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 210 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, 6-oxohexanoic acid was prepared by a literature method (J. org. Chem. 58, 1993, 2196-2200).

80 mg (0.08 mmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 192) and 65.4 mg (0.5 mmol) of 6-oxohexanoic acid were combined in 9 ml of methanol and admixed with 10 μl of acetic acid and 37.4 mg (0.4 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was taken up in 1:1 acetonitrile/water and adjusted to pH 2 with trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mixture was concentrated again and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions, 70 mg (86% of theory) of N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=955 (M+H)⁺.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆, characteristic signals): δ=12.0 (br. M, 1H), 10.8 (s, 1H), 9.4 (m, 1H), 8.9 and 8.8 (2d, 1H), 8.3 and 8.02 (2d, 1H), 7.5 (m, 1H), 7.3 (m, 1H), 7.15 and 7.1 (2s, 1H) 7.05-6.9 (m, 2H), 5.12 and 4.95 (2m, 1H), 4.7-4.5 (m, 2H), 4.1-3.8 (m, 4H), 3.75 (d, 1H), 3.25, 3.2, 3.18, 3.13, 2.98 and 2.88 (6s, 9H), 2.8 (m, 3H), 1.08 and 1.04 (2d, 3H), 0.95-0.8 (m, 15H), 0.8-0.65 (dd, 3H).

22 mg (23 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 1.8 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 13.2 mg (70 μmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 26.5 mg (230 μmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and 0.28 mg (2 μmol) of dimethylaminopyridine, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from acetonitrile/water, 21.3 mg (88% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.94 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1052 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 211 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

15 mg (20 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 15) were reductively alkylated with 6-oxohexanoic acid, in analogy to Intermediate 210.

Yield: 9.2 mg (61% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=929 (M+H)⁺.

9 mg (10 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 5.6 mg (48 μmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 5 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 5.5 mg (0.015 mmol) of HATU, and the reaction mixture was treated in an ultrasound bath for 6 h. In the course of this, 5.5 mg of HATU were added every hour. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was taken up in acetonitrile/water and adjusted to pH 2 with trifluoroacetic acid. After concentrating again under reduced pressure, the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from acetonitrile/water, 5.8 mg (57% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1027 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 212 N-{2-[2-(2-{3-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-3-oxopropoxy}ethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was at first effected in analogy to Intermediate 168, commencing with the reductive alkylation of Intermediate 15 with Intermediate 167 and subsequent hydrogenolytic cleavage of the benzyl ester of N-(2-{2-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(2S,3S)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

8.4 mg (8 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 9.5 mg (80 μmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 10 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 9.4 mg (25 μmol) of HATU, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was taken up in acetonitrile/water and adjusted to pH 2 with trifluoroacetic acid. After concentrating again under reduced pressure, the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from acetonitrile/water, 4 mg (32% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.96 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1117 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 213 N-{6-[(trans-4-{[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]carbonyl}cyclohexyl)amino]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 104, proceeding from N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, the synthesis of which was described under Intermediate 210. 9.3 mg of the title compound (37% of theory over 3 stages) were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.9 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1177 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 214 N-{4-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-4-oxobutyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 210, by conversion of Intermediate 92 to the active ester.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.82 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=901 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 215 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, Intermediate 40, in analogy to Intermediate 183, was used with borane-pyridine complex to prepare N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-1-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide. From this compound, in analogy to Intermediate 210, the active ester was then generated. 34 mg (36% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=930 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 216 N-(4-{[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]carbonyl}benzyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 183, Intermediate 192 was reacted with 4-formylbenzoic acid with borane-pyridine complex to give N-(4-carboxybenzyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide. This compound was then used, in analogy to Intermediate 210, to generate 11 mg (68% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.13 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1072 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 217 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

53 mg (84 μmol) of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(2R,3S,4S)-1-carboxy-2-methoxy-4-methylhexan-3-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 4) and 45 mg (84 μmol) of benzyl N-{(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]propanoyl}-L-phenylalaninate trifluoroacetate (Intermediate 12) were taken up in 2 ml of DMF, 19 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 14 mg (92 μmol) of HOBt and 17.6 mg (92 μmol) of EDC were added and then the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. This gave 59 mg (68% of theory) of the Fmoc-protected intermediate N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.55 min; m/z=1044 (M+H)⁺.

57 mg (0.055 mmol) of this intermediate were treated with 1.2 ml of piperidine in 5 ml of DMF to detach the Fmoc protecting group. After concentration and purification by means of preparative HPLC, 39 mg (76% of theory) of the free amine intermediate N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide were obtained as the trifluoroacetate.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; m/z=822 (M+H)⁺.

60 mg (0.06 mmol) of this intermediate were reacted, in analogy to Intermediate 210, with 6-oxohexanoic acid in the presence of borane-pyridine complex. 45 mg (75% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=9936 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 218 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared by conversion of 42 mg (0.05 mmol) of Intermediate 217 to the active ester.

Yield: 26 mg (54%)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1034 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 219 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

20 mg (0.02 mol) of the compound from Intermediate 218 were taken up in 2.4 ml of methanol and hydrogenated over 5% palladium on activated carbon under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 30 min. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was lyophilized from 1:1 acetonitrile/water. This gave 14 mg (92% of theory) of the title compound as a colourless foam.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=944 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 220 N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

0.5 g (1.01 mmol) of Intermediate 1 in 10 ml of dichloromethane were admixed with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. After treatment in an ultrasound bath for 30 min, the mixture was concentrated and redistilled first with DCM and then with diethyl ether, and dried under high vacuum. The oily residue was used in the next stage, without further purification.

500 mg of this intermediate were dissolved in 20 ml of DMF and admixed with 466 mg (3.8 mmol) of Intermediate 191, 382 mg (1.01 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 440 μl (2.5 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated. The residue was taken up in dichloromethane and extracted by shaking first twice with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and then with saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with 95:5 dichloromethane/methanol as the eluent. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 562 mg (65% of theory over both stages) of the Z-protected intermediate were obtained.

562 mg (0.57 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 50 ml of methanol and hydrogenated with 155 mg of 10% palladium on activated carbon under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 20 min. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure and the residue was lyophilized from dioxane. This gave 361 mg (87% of theory) of the title compound as a foam.

HPLC (Method 5): double peak with R_(t)=1.75 and 1.86 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): double peak at R_(t)=0.84 min and 0.91 min with the same mass; MS (ESIpos): m/z=944 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 221 N-{(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-3-phenylpropyl}-N-methyl-L-valine

100 mg (0.76 mmol) of commercially available N-methyl-L-valine and 285 mg (1.14 mmol) of commercially available tert-butyl (2S)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl carbamate were combined in 22 ml of methanol and admixed with 340 mg (3.66 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex and 70 μl of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with dichloromethane/methanol/17% aqueous ammonia solution as the eluent. After concentration of the corresponding fractions and lyophilization from 1:1 dioxane/water, 259 mg (93% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=365 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 222 N-[(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

40 mg (0.11 mmol) of N-{(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-3-phenylpropyl}-N-methyl-L-valine (Intermediate 221) were dissolved in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 80 mg (0.11 mmol) of N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 220), 50 mg (0.13 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 57 μl (2.5 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and then concentrated. The residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and washed first with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and then with water. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After lyophilization from dioxane, 60 mg (50% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.2 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.17 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1073 (M+H)⁺.

60 mg (0.05 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane, 2 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 1.5 h. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was lyophilized from dioxane/water. In this way, 25 mg (42% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=974 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 223 N-[(2S)-2-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)-3-phenylpropyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediate 134, proceeding from 5 mg (4.6 mmol) of Intermediate 222. 3.4 mg (65% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.99 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1140 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 224 N-[(2S)-2-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)propyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 223.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.92 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1064 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 225 N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

100 mg (0.76 mmol) of commercially available N-methyl-L-valine and 182 mg (1.14 mmol) of commercially available tert-butyl 2-oxoethyl carbamate were combined in 20 ml of methanol and admixed with 340 mg (3.66 mmol) of borane-pyridine complex and 65 μl of acetic acid. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. This was followed by concentration under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel with dichloromethane/methanol/17% aqueous ammonia solution (15/4/0.5) as the eluent. After concentration of the corresponding fractions and lyophilization from 1:1 dioxane/water, 190 mg in 39% purity (35% of theory) of the intermediate were obtained, which were converted further without further purification.

50 mg (0.07 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 10 ml of DMF and admixed with 52 mg (0.07 mmol) of N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 220), 32 mg (0.09 mmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 37 μl (0.2 mmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated. The residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted by shaking first with 5% aqueous citric acid solution and then with water. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After lyophilization from dioxane, 53 mg (76% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.02 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=984 (M+H)⁺.

53 mg (0.05 mmol) of this intermediate were taken up in 10 ml of dichloromethane, 2 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added, and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. The corresponding fractions were combined, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was lyophilized from dioxane/water. In this way, 21 mg (40% of theory) of the title compound were obtained in 65% purity.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=884 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 226 N-[2-({[2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamoyl}amino)ethyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected proceeding from Intermediate 225, in analogy to the synthesis of Intermediate 134. 11.6 mg (59% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.90 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1050 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 227 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzyloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared analogously to Intermediate 218, by conversion to the active ester.

Yield: 18 mg (51% of theory)

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.98 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1073 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 228 (2R,3S)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl(3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-7,10-diisopropyl-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

The title compound was prepared by coupling the Boc-protected intermediate obtained in the synthesis of Intermediate 154 with commercially available 6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanehydrazide.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.97 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1308 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 229 (2R,3S)-3-acetamido-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl (3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-7,10-diisopropyl-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

The title compound was prepared from 7.5 mg (2.5 μmol) of Intermediate 154 by acetylation with 2.3 μl of acetic anhydride in 1 ml of DMF in the presence of 0.4 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine.

Yield: 1.4 mg (40% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1250 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 230 (2R,3S)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl (3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-7,10-diisopropyl-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 228, proceeding from Intermediate 193. 16 mg (30% of theory over 3 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=2.0 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.02 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1335 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 231 (2R,3S)-3-acetamido-4-{2-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutan-2-yl (3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-7,10-diisopropyl-5,11-dimethyl-6,9-dioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-oate

This compound was prepared from 8 mg (6 μmol) of Intermediate 230, first by deprotection with trifluoroacetic acid and subsequent acetylation with acetic anhydride in DMF in the presence of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. 2 mg (37% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.88 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1277 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 232 benzyl N-[(4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl]-beta-alaninate

200 mg (0.57 mmol) of commercially available 4-methylbenzenesulphonic acid-benzyl beta-alaninate and 229 mg (1.14 mmol) of 4-nitrophenyl chlorocarbonate were taken up in 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran and the reaction mixture was then heated to reflux for 30 min. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions and drying of the residue under high vacuum, 86 mg (44% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.07 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=345 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 233 N-{2-[({3-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-3-oxopropyl}carbamoyl)amino]ethyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

13 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 225 and 6.7 mg (20 μmol) of Intermediate 232 were dissolved in 3 ml of DMF, and then 7 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under high vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After concentration of the corresponding fractions and drying of the residue under high vacuum, 5.4 mg (38% of theory) of the protected intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=2.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.6 in; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1089 (M+H)⁺.

5.4 mg (5 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of methanol and, after addition of 2 mg of 10% palladium on activated carbon, hydrogenated under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 20 min. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After the residue had been dried under high vacuum, 5 mg (quant.) of the acid intermediate were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=999 (M+H)⁺.

5 mg (10 μmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 1 ml of DMF and admixed with 5.8 mg (50 mmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 2.6 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 3.8 mg (10 μmol) of HATU. After stirring at RT for 20 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from 1:1 dioxane/water, 1.1 mg (20% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1096 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 234 N-(6-{[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]amino}hexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

25 mg (30 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 55) and 45 mg (180 μmol) of benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate were taken up in 3 ml of methanol and acidified with acetic acid. At room temperature, 15 μl (144 μmol; 9.4M) of borane-pyridine complex were subsequently added. The mixture was subsequently stirred at RT for 24 h, and acetic acid and 15 μl (144 μmol; 9.4M) of borane-pyridine complex were added again after 8 h. The reaction mixture was subsequently adjusted to pH 2 with TFA and purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated, and the residue was dried under high vacuum. This gave 15 mg (46% of theory) of the title compound as a foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.03 min; m/z=1066 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 235 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

15 mg (14 μmol) of N-(6-{[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]amino}hexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 234) were taken up in 3 ml of methanol, and 1.8 mg of palladium on charcoal (5%) were added. The reaction mixture was subsequently hydrogenated under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 2 h. The catalyst was then filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was lyophilized from 1:1 acetonitrile/water. 11 mg (86% of theory) of the title compound were obtained as a foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.81 min; m/z=932 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 236 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

11 mg (12 μmol) of N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 235) were taken up in 500 μl of 1:1 dioxane/water and admixed with 253 μl of 1M aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and then with 2.8 mg (18 μmol) of methyl 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxylate. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 30 min and then acidified with trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mixture was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization, 0.8 mg (7% of theory) of the title compound was obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; m/z=1012 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 237 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

25 mg (30 μmol) of N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,55)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 55) and 23 mg (180 μmol) of 6-oxohexanoic acid were taken up in 3 ml of methanol and acidified with acetic acid. At room temperature, 15 μl (144 μmol; 9.4M) of borane-pyridine complex were subsequently added. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred at RT for 20 h, and acetic acid and 15 μl (144 μmol; 9.4M) of borane-pyridine complex were added again after 8 h. The reaction mixture was subsequently adjusted to pH 2 with trifluoroacetic acid and purified by means of preparative HPLC. The product fractions were combined and concentrated, and the residue was lyophilized. 21 mg (74% of theory) of the title compound were thus obtained as a foam.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.91 min; m/z=947 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 238 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-{[(1S)-2-phenyl-1-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

21 mg (22 μmol) of Intermediate 237 were dissolved in 1 ml of DMF and admixed with 38 mg (333 μmol) of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione and then with 2.4 mg (10 μmol) of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and 19 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at RT for 2 h, the reaction mixture was purified by means of preparative HPLC. After lyophilization from dioxane, 22 mg (96% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.95 min; m/z=1044 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 239 N-methyl-L-threonyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

First, N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-threonine was released from 237 mg (0.887 mmol) of its dicyclohexylamine salt by taking it up in ethyl acetate and extractive shaking with 5% aqueous sulphuric acid. The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and concentrated. 14.7 mg (0.055 mmol) of N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl-L-threonine were taken up in 3 ml of DMF and admixed successively with 40 mg (0.055 mmol) of Intermediate 220, 12.7 mg (0.066 mmol) of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 10 mg (0.066 mmol) of 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole hydrate. The mixture was subsequently stirred at RT for 2 h. The solvent was then removed under reduced pressure and the residue purified by preparative HPLC. 29 mg (54% of theory) of the Z-protected intermediate were thus obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.15 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=976 (M+H)⁺.

29 mg (0.003 mmol) of this intermediate were dissolved in 5 ml of methanol and hydrogenated over 5 mg of 5% palladium/charcoal at RT and standard pressure for 1 h. The catalyst was subsequently filtered off and the solvent was evaporated off. The remaining residue was purified by preparative HPLC. 17 mg (54% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=842 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 240 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-threonyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

This compound was prepared in analogy to Intermediate 210 from 15.6 mg (0.016 mmol) of Intermediate 239. 10.8 mg (67% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1053 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 241 N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

First, in analogy to Intermediate 5, trifluoroacetic acid-(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)propan-1-one (1:1) was prepared. This reagent was then used, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 75, by coupling with N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid, to prepare the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=817 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 242 N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

50 mg (0.05 mmol) of Intermediate 241 were reacted, in analogy to Intermediate 210, with 6-oxohexanoic acid in the presence of borane-pyridine complex. Subsequently, 22.5 mg (0.02 mmol) of the resulting acid were converted to the activated ester. 13.5 mg (36% of theory over 2 stages) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1028 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 243 N-(6-aminohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediate 78, by reductive alkylation of Intermediate 241 with benzyl 6-oxohexyl carbamate and borane-pyridine complex and subsequent hydrogenation in methanol as the solvent.

Yield: 17.5 mg (34% of theory over 2 stages)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.63 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=916 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 244 N-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

The preparation was effected in analogy to Intermediate 166, proceeding from Intermediate 243.

Yield: 1.3 mg (12% of theory)

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.89 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=996 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate 245 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl O-[(3R,4S,7S,10S)-4-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-(2-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-oxoethyl)-7,10-diisopropyl-5,11-dimethyl-6,9,15-trioxo-2-oxa-5,8,11-triazapentadecan-15-yl]-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-threonyl-beta-alaninate

First, Intermediate 193, as described for Intermediate 154, was reacted with benzyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-threoninate and then the benzyl ester was removed by hydrogenolysis. 30 mg (0.027 mmol) of the N-[4-({(1S,2R)-1-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-carboxypropan-2-yl}oxy)-4-oxobutyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide thus obtained were then coupled with 4-methylbenzenesulphonic acid-benzyl beta-alaninate in the presence of HATU and the benzyl ester was removed again by hydrogenolysis (yield: 24 mg (71% of theory over 2 stages)). Finally, 10 mg (0.008 mmol) of the resulting acid were converted to the activated ester. After HPLC purification, 2.7 mg (23% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=1.01 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1295 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 246a (2S)-2-amino-1-(4-hydroxy-1,2-oxazolidin-2-yl)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Diastereomer 1)

1.6 g (3.982 mmol) of 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-tryptophanate were dissolved in 15 ml of DMF and admixed with 500 mg (3.982 mmol) of 1,2-oxazolidin-4-ol and 100 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Then another 100 μl of N,N-diisopropylethylamine were added, and the mixture was first treated in an ultrasound bath for 5 h, then stirred at RT overnight, and subsequently concentrated under reduced pressure. The remaining residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and extracted first twice with 5% aqueous citric acid solution, then with saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and finally with water. The organic phase was concentrated and the residue was separated into the diastereomers by flash chromatography on silica gel with 95:5 dichloromethane/methanol as the eluent. The corresponding fractions of both diastereomers were combined and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. After the residues had been dried under high vacuum, 272 mg (18% of theory) of Diastereomer 1 (R_(f)=0.18 (95:5 dichloromethane/methanol) and 236 mg (16% of theory) of Diastereomer 2 (R_(f)=0.13 (95:5 dichloromethane/methanol), and also 333 mg (22% of theory) of a mixed fraction of the Boc-protected intermediates were obtained.

Under standard conditions, 5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 20 ml of dichloromethane were used to detach the Boc protecting group from 272 mg (725 μmol) of Diastereomer 1 of this intermediate and, after lyophilization from dioxane/water, 290 mg (quant) of the title compound were obtained in 75% purity and used in the next stage without further purification.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.1 min;

LC-MS (Method 13): R_(t)=1.80 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=276 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 246b (2S)-2-amino-1-(4-hydroxy-1,2-oxazolidin-2-yl)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propan-1-one trifluoroacetate (Diastereomer 2)

Under standard conditions, 5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid in 20 ml of dichloromethane were used to detach the Boc protecting group from 236 mg (630 μmol) of Diastereomer 2 of the intermediate described in 246a and, after concentration, stirring with diethyl ether and drying of the residue under high vacuum, 214 mg (76%) of the title compound were obtained.

LC-MS (Method 13): R_(t)=1.84 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=276 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 247a N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,2-oxazolidin-2-yl)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Diastereomer 1)

To synthesize this compound, the coupling of Intermediates 26 and 246a with subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group was first performed as described for Intermediate 74. Subsequently, the alkylation with 6-oxohexanoic acid in the presence of borane-pyridine complex and subsequent conversion of the acid to the active ester were performed as described for Intermediate 210. The title compound was purified by preparative HPLC.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1053 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 247b N-{6-[(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy]-6-oxohexyl}-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,2-oxazolidin-2-yl)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Diastereomer 2)

To synthesize this compound, the coupling of Intermediates 26 and 246b with subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group was first performed as described for Intermediate 74. Subsequently, the alkylation with 6-oxohexanoic acid in the presence of borane-pyridine complex and subsequent conversion of the acid to the active ester were performed as described for Intermediate 210. The title compound was purified by preparative HPLC.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1053 (M+H)⁺

Intermediate 248 N-(5-carboxypentyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-tert-butoxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

First, in analogy to the synthesis described in Intermediate 86, by coupling N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-2-carboxy-1-methoxypropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide (Intermediate 26) and tert-butyl L-tyrosinate in the presence of O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate and subsequent detachment of the Boc protecting group by means of trifluoroacetic acid to obtain the tert-butyl ester (stirring with trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane for 40 min), the amine compound tert-butyl N-[(2R,3R)-3-methoxy-3-{(2S)-1-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-(methyl {(2S)-3-methyl-2-[(N-methyl-L-valyl)amino]butyl}amino)heptanoyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}-2-methylpropanoyl]-tyrosinate was prepared as the trifluoroacetate. 38 mg (0.04 mmol) of this compound were then used, in analogy to the preparation of Intermediate 210, by reaction with 6-oxohexanoic acid in the presence of borane-pyridine complex, to obtain 31 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.88 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=918 (M+H)⁺.

B: PREPARATION OF ANTIBODY-DRUG CONJUGATES (ADCs)

The intermediates described above were linked, for example, to the anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta, with the linkage having taken place in accordance with the methods set out below, via cysteine or lysine side chains, alternatively, of the antibody protein. The anti-mesothelin antibody MF-Ta was prepared in analogy to the methods described in WO 2009/068204-A1. The antibody MF-Ta was expressed in eukaryotic CHO cells (stable cell line) and purified via protein A and gel filtration before it was subjected to the conjugation in D-PBS buffer.

B-1. General Procedure 1 (Coupling Via Cysteine):

Added to a solution of the corresponding antibody in PBS buffer in the concentration range between 1 mg/ml and 15 mg/ml were 3 equivalents of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP), in solution in PBS buffer, and the mixture was stirred at RT for 1 hour. Subsequently, depending on the desired loading, between 2 and 10 equivalents of the maleimide precursor compound or halide precursor compound for coupling (Intermediate 102, 103, 105-109, 111-114, 117-126, 128, 129, 132-146, 148-155, 157, 159-161, 166, 171, 175-177, 184, 189, 194-195, 199-201, 205, 209, 223-224, 226, 228-231, 236 and 244) were added as a solution in DMSO. The amount of DMSO here ought not to exceed 10% of the overall volume. The batch was stirred at RT for 60-120 minutes and then applied to PD 10 columns (Sephadex® G-25, GE Healthcare) equilibrated with PBS, and eluted with PBS buffer. Optionally a concentration procedure was carried out additionally by means of ultracentrifugation. If necessary, for more effective removal of low molecular mass constituents, the concentration by ultrafiltration was repeated after re-dilution with PBS buffer.

Normally, unless otherwise indicated, 5 mg of the corresponding antibody in PBS buffer were used for the reduction and the subsequent coupling. Following purification via the PD10 column, this gave, in each case, solutions of the corresponding ADC in 3.5 ml of PBS buffer. The particular protein concentration indicated was then determined for these solutions. Furthermore, the loading of the antibody (drug/mAb ratio) was determined in accordance with the methods described in B-4.

This process was used to prepare the immunoconjugates represented in Examples 1, 2, 5-19, 21-28, 30, 31, 33-37, 39-46, 48, 51-57, 59, 60, 71, 73-76, 78-80, 82-84, 86-87, 96, 98-103, 108 and 112.

In the structural formulae illustrated, the definition of AK₁ is as follows

AK₁=MF-Ta(partially reduced)-S§¹

where

-   §1 denotes the link with the succinimide group, -   MF-Ta (partially reduced) is the partially reduced MF-Ta antibody     (heavy chain SEQ ID NO: 408 and light chain SEQ ID NO: 409)     and -   S stands for the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the partially     reduced antibody.

B-2. General Operating Procedure 2 (Coupling Via Lysine Side Chains):

Added to a solution of the corresponding antibody in PBS buffer in the concentration range between 1 mg/ml and 15 mg/ml were, depending on the desired loading, between 2 and 5 equivalents of the precursor compound for coupling (Intermediate 104, 110, 115, 116, 127, 130, 131, 147, 156, 158, 162, 169, 178, 185, 190, 202, 206, 210-216, 218, 219, 227, 233, 238, 240, 242, 245, 247a and 247b) as a solution in DMSO. After 30 minutes of stirring at RT, the same amount of precursor compound in DMSO was added again. Alternatively it was possible to add 4-10 equivalents of the precursor compound for coupling, in one go. The amount of DMSO here ought not to exceed 10% of the overall volume. After a further 30 minutes of stirring at RT, the batch was applied to PD 10 columns (Sephadex® G-25, GE Healthcare) equilibrated with PBS, and eluted with PBS buffer. Optionally a concentration procedure was carried out additionally by means of ultracentrifugation. If necessary, for more effective removal of low molecular mass constituents, the concentration by ultrafiltration was repeated after re-dilution with PBS buffer.

Normally, unless otherwise indicated, 5 mg of the corresponding antibody in PBS buffer were used for the coupling. Following purification via the PD10 column, this gave, in each case, solutions of the corresponding ADC in 3.5 ml of PBS buffer. The particular protein concentration indicated was then determined for these solutions and the loading of the antibody (drug/mAb ratio) was determined in accordance with the methods described in B-4.

This process was used to prepare the immunoconjugates represented in Examples 3, 4, 20, 29, 32, 38, 47, 49, 50, 58, 61, 72, 77, 81, 85, 88-95, 97, 104, 109-111 and 113-115.

In the structural formulae illustrated, the definition of AK₂ is as follows

AK₂=MF-Ta-NH§²

where

-   §² denotes the link with the carbonyl group,     MF-Ta is the non-reduced MF-Ta antibody (heavy chain SEQ ID NO: 408     and light chain SEQ ID NO: 409)     and     NH stands for the side chain amino group of a lysine residue of the     antibody.     B-3a. General Process for Preparing Cysteine Adducts:

10 μmol of the above-described maleimide precursor compounds were taken up in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.1 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC.

In the structural formulae illustrated, the definition of Cys is as follows

where §³ denotes the link with the linker-toxophore unit. B-3b. General Process for Preparing Lysine Adducts:

10 μmol of the above-described active ester precursor compounds were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed, in the presence of 30 μmol of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, with α-amino-protected L-lysine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. The protective group was then removed by known methods.

Further Purification and Characterization of the Conjugates of the Invention

After reaction had taken place, in certain cases the reaction mixture was concentrated, by ultrafiltration, for example, and then desalted and purified by means of chromatography, for example using a Sephadex® G-25. Elution took place with, for example, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The solution was subsequently subjected to sterile filtration and freezing. An alternative option is to lyophilize the conjugate.

B-4. Determination of the toxophore loading

The toxophore loading of the resultant solutions of the conjugates described in the working examples, in PBS buffer, was determined as follows:

The toxophore loading of lysine-linked ADCs was determined by mass-spectrometric determination of the molecular weights of the individual conjugate species. In this case, to start with, the antibody conjugates were deglycosylated by means of PNGaseF, and the sample was acidified and, following HPLC separation, was analysed by mass spectrometry using an ESI-MicroTofQ (Bruker Daltonik). All of the spectra were added via the signal in the TIC (Total Ion Chromatogram), and the molecular weight of the various conjugate species was calculated on the basis of MaxEnt Deconvolution. Following signal integration of the different species, the DAR (Drug/Antibody Ratio) was then calculated.

For protein identification, in addition to the molecular weight determination, a tryptic digestion was carried out after deglycosylation and/or denaturing, and this digestion, after denaturing, reduction and derivatization, confirmed the identity of the protein on the basis of the tryptic peptides detected.

The toxophore loading of cysteine-linked conjugates was determined via reversed-phase chromatography of the reduced and denatured ADC. The ADC solution (1 mg/mL, 50 μL) was admixed with guanidinium hydrochloride (GuHCl) (28.6 mg) and with a solution of DL-dithiothreitol (DTT) (500 mM, 3 μL). The mixture was incubated at 55° C. for an hour and analysed by HPLC.

The HPLC analysis was carried out on an Agilent 1260 HPLC System with detection at 220 nm. The column used was a Polymer Laboratories PLRP-S Polymeric Reversed Phase column (catalogue number PL1912-3802) (2.1×150 mm, 8 μm particle size, 1000 Å) with a flow rate of 1 mL/min, using the following gradient: 0 min, 25% B; 3 min, 25% B; 28 min, 50% B. Eluent A consisted of 0.05% trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in water, eluent B of 0.05% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile.

The peaks detected were assigned by retention time comparison with the light chain (L0) and the heavy chain (H0) of the unconjugated antibody. Peaks which were detected exclusively in the conjugated sample were assigned to the light chain, with a toxophore (L1), and to the heavy chains, with one, two and three toxophores (H1, H2, H3).

The average loading of the antibody with toxophores was calculated as follows: first of all, the light-chain loading was calculated from the peak areas—determined by integration—of the peaks L0 and L1 belonging to the light chains, as the sum of the toxophore number weighted integration results of L0 and L1, divided by the sum of the singularly weighted integration results of L0 and L1. In the same way, the heavy-chain loading was calculated from the peak areas—determined by integration—of the peaks H0, H1, H2 and H3, belonging to the heavy chains, as the sum of the toxophore number weighted integration results of H0, H1, H2 and H3, divided by the sum of the singularly weighted integration results of H0, H1, H2 and H3. The DAR is given by the light-chain loading and the heavy-chain loading, as the twofold sum of light-chain loading and heavy-chain loading. The factor 2 takes account of the fact that an antibody consists of two light chains and two heavy chains. In certain individual cases it may be impossible exactly to determine the toxophore loading, owing to co-elutions of certain peaks.

B-5. Testing of the Antigen Binding of the ADC

The binding capacity of the binder to the target molecule was tested after coupling had taken place. The skilled worker knows of diverse methods for achieving this—for example, the affinity of the conjugate can be tested by means of ELISA technology or surface plasmon resonance analysis (BIAcore™ measurements). The conjugate concentration can be measured by the skilled person using common methods—for example, for antibody conjugates, by means of protein determination (see also Doronina et al.; Nature Biotechnol. 2003; 21:778-784 and Polson et al., Blood 2007; 1102:616-623).

Working Examples Immunoconjugates Example 1

Protein concentration: 0.96 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.1

Example 2

Protein concentration: 0.44 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.6

Example 3

Protein concentration: 1.09 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.1

Example 4

Protein concentration: 0.87 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.8

Example 5

Protein concentration: 0.45 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 6.5

Example 6

Protein concentration: 0.15 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.1

Example 7

Protein concentration: 0.94 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 8

Protein concentration: 0.45 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.9

Example 9

Protein concentration: 0.51 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 6.6

Example 10

Protein concentration: 0.47 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.2

Example 11

Protein concentration: 0.45 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.9

Example 12

Protein concentration: 0.47 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.3

Example 13

Protein concentration: 0.53 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 14

Protein concentration: 0.92 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.5

Example 15

Protein concentration: 0.09 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: nd

Example 16

Protein concentration: 0.62 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.8

Example 17

Protein concentration: 0.55 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.8

Example 18

Protein concentration: 0.54 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.4

Example 19

Protein concentration: 0.56 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.0

Example 20

Protein concentration: 1.1 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.3

Example 21

Protein concentration: 0.61 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.9

Example 22

Protein concentration: 0.57 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.2

Example 23

Coupling here was carried out using 100 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 11.2 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.4

Example 24

Protein concentration: 1.56

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 25

Protein concentration: 0.60 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.4

Example 26

Protein concentration: 0.58 mg/ml

Drug/mAb-Ratio: 2.6 Example 27

Protein concentration: 0.39 mg/ml

Drug/mAb-Ratio: 0.8 Example 28

Coupling here was carried out using 70 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentifugation.

Protein concentration: 13.2 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.6

Example 29

Protein concentration: 0.98 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.1

Example 30

Protein concentration: 0.55 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: not determinable

Example 31

Coupling here was carried out using 40 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 10.6 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.1

Example 32

Protein concentration: 0.96 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.4

Example 33

Coupling here was carried out using 70 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentifugation.

Protein concentration: 12.7 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.6

Example 34

Protein concentration: 1.1 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.7

Example 35

Protein concentration: 1.24 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.6

Example 36

Protein concentration: 0.99 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.3

Example 37

Protein concentration: 1.22 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.3

Example 38

Protein concentration: 1.34 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.2

Example 39

Protein concentration: 1.28 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.2

Example 40

Coupling here was carried out using 70 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 10.9 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.1

Example 41

Coupling here was carried out using 100 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 10.3 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.3

Example 42

Protein concentration: 1.08 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 43

Protein concentration: 1.24 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 44

Protein concentration: 1.28 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.8

Example 45

Protein concentration: 1.07 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.0

Example 46

Protein concentration: 1.35 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.0

Example 47

Coupling here was carried out using 100 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 12.2 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.6

Example 48

Protein concentration: 1.32 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.2

Example 49

Protein concentration: 1.01 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.9

Example 50

Protein concentration: 1.03 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.3

Example 51

Protein concentration: 0.62 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.1

This ADC was concentrated by means of vivaspin centrifugation, re-diluted, and concentrated and re-diluted again.

Example 52

Protein concentration: 1.26 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: not determinable

Example 53

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the batch was concentrated by ultracentifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.21 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: not determinable exactly

Example 54

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the batch was concentrated by ultracentifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.8 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 55

Protein concentration: 1.44 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.1

Example 56

Protein concentration: 0.92 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.5

Example 57

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the batch was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.77 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: >1.5 (not determinable exactly)

Example 58

Protein concentration: 1.3 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.0

Example 59

Coupling here was carried out using 150 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 11.2 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.7

Example 60

Coupling here was carried out using 100 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 11.4 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.9

Example 61

Coupling here was carried out using 60 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and following the Sephadex purification the reaction mixture was concentrated by ultracentrifugation.

Protein concentration: 10.5 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.4

Example 62

N-(4-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 157 were taken up in 5.2 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.28 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 5.8 mg (48% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.45 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.74 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1184 (M+H)⁺.

Example 63 N-(4-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 113 were taken up in 5.2 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.28 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 6 mg (54% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.77 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1185 (M+H)⁺.

Example 64 N-(4-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

9 mg (8.3 μmol) of Intermediate 132 were taken up in 4 ml of DMF and admixed with 3 mg (24.4 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 6.8 mg (68% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.78 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1227 (M+H)⁺.

Example 65 N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 106 were taken up in 5.8 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.5 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 5.2 mg (46% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 11): R_(t)=0.71 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1070 (M+H)⁺.

Example 66 N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 124 were taken up in 4 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.5 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 7.2 mg (64% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.8 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1071 (M+H)⁺.

Example 67 N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 125 were taken up in 4 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.4 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 7.7 mg (69% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 2): R_(t)=1.91 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1140 (M+H)⁺.

Example 68 N-(4-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

10 mg (10 μmol) of Intermediate 160 were taken up in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.1 mg (20 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 8.1 mg (73% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.86 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1274 (M+H)⁺.

Example 69 N-(4-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-4-oxobutyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-1-(benzylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

3.5 mg (3 μmol) of Intermediate 159 were taken up in 1 ml of DMF and admixed with 0.76 mg (6 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 2.6 mg (65% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.75 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.85 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1235 (M+H)⁺.

Example 70 N-(6-{2-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexanoyl]hydrazino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-{[(1S,2R)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

3.6 mg (3 μmol) of Intermediate 129 were taken up in 1 ml of DMF and admixed with 0.77 mg (6 μmol) of L-cysteine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hours, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 1.55 mg (39% of theory of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.6 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.87 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1255 (M+H)⁺.

Example 71

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.9 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1

Example 72

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.86 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.9

Example 73

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.05 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.4

Example 74

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.13 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 75

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.41 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.9

Example 76

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.38 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.3

Example 77

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.32 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1

Example 78

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.14 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.3

Example 79

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.25 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.8

Example 80

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.12 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.7

Example 81

Coupling here was carried out using 150 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation, re-diluted with PBS and concentrated again.

Protein concentration: 12.2 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.1

Example 82

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.86 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.4

Example 83

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.43 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.7

Example 84

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.8 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 0.7

Example 85

Coupling here was carried out using 50 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation, re-diluted with PBS and concentrated again.

Protein concentration: 9.5 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.9

Example 86

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.52 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.2

Example 87

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.25 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.6

Example 88

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.47 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.6

Example 89

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.99 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.5

Example 90

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.02 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.0

Example 91

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.63 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.8

Example 92

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.27 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.0

Example 93

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.58 mg/ml

Drug/mAb-Ratio: 0.6

Example 94

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.31 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 6.6

Example 95

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.75 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.8

Example 96

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.44 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.5

Example 97

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.96 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 5.6

Example 98

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.58 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.2

Example 99

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.48 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.6

Example 100

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.5 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.1

Example 101

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.3 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.3

Example 102

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.62 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.2

Example 103

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.37 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.8

Example 104

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.43 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.0

Example 105

N-(6-{[(5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

15.5 mg (15 μmol) of Intermediate 210 were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 4.4 mg (18 μmol) of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and also 7.7 μL (44 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 14 mg (81% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound, which was subsequently taken up in 1 ml of dichloromethane and deprotected with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mixture was concentrated and, following lyophilization of the residue from acetonitrile/water 1:1, 15 mg (97% of theory) of the title compound were obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.8 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.79 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1083 (M+H)⁺.

Example 106 N-(6-{[(5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide

40 mg (40 μmol) of Intermediate 227 were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 11.5 mg (40 μmol) of N²-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-lysine and also 13 μL (80 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight, then concentrated under reduced pressure and subsequently purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 32.5 mg (70% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound.

This 32.5 mg of the intermediate were dissolved in 10 ml of methanol and, following addition of 2 mg of 10% palladium on activated carbon, were hydrogenated under standard hydrogen pressure at RT for 30 minutes. The catalyst was then removed by filtration and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Lyophilization of the residue from dioxane/water 1:1 gave 26 mg (99% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.76 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1014 (M+H)⁺.

Example 107 N-[(18S)-18-Amino-18-carboxy-12-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-13-azaoctadec-1-yl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

3.5 mg (3 μmol) of Intermediate 202 were taken up in 2 ml of DMF and admixed with 0.8 mg (3 μmol) of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and also 1.6 μL (10 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in acetonitrile/water: 1:1, brought to a pH of 2 with trifluoroacetic acid and then purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 1 mg (25% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound, which was subsequently taken up in 500 μl of dichloromethane and deprotected with 500 μl of trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mixture was concentrated and, following lyophilization of the residue from acetonitrile/water 1:1, 1 mg (89% of theory) of the title compound was obtained.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.9 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.82 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1173 (M+H)⁺.

Example 108

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS, and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 0.81 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.5

Example 109

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.06 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 1.8

Example 110

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted with PBS.

Protein concentration: 1.36 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 7.2

Example 111

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta and the reaction mixture, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted with PBS.

Protein concentration: 1.57 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.9

Example 112

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS, and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.44 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 2.5

Example 113

Coupling here was carried out using 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS, and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted.

Protein concentration: 1.74 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 3.6

Example 114 Diastereomer 1

Coupling here was carried out using Intermediate 247a and 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted with PBS.

Protein concentration: 1.57 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.2

Example 115 Diastereomer 2

Coupling here was carried out using Intermediate 247b and 5 mg of MF-Ta in PBS and the batch, following Sephadex purification, was concentrated by ultracentrifugation and re-diluted with PBS.

Protein concentration: 1.42 mg/ml

Drug/mAb Ratio: 4.0

Example 116

N-(6-{[(5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-threonyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

8.6 mg (8 μmol) of Intermediate 240 were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 4.0 mg (16 μmol) of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and also 2 μL (16 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 4 hours, then admixed again with the same amounts of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and stirred at RT overnight. The batch was subsequently concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was then purified by preparative HPLC. This gave 7 mg (72% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound, which was subsequently taken up in 1 ml of dichloromethane and deprotected with 0.5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. The batch was concentrated and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. Drying under a high vacuum gave 3.3 mg (47% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 5): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.8 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1084 (M+H)⁺.

Example 117 N-(6-{[(5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

8 mg (8 μmol) of Intermediate 242 were taken up in 3 ml of DMF and admixed with 2.9 mg (12 μmol) of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and also 2.7 μL (16 μmol) of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight, then admixed again with the same amounts of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and stirred at RT for a further 4 hours. The batch was subsequently concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was then purified by preparative HPLC. Lyophilization from acetonitrile/water gave 6.5 mg (72% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound, which was subsequently taken up in 5 ml of dichloromethane and deprotected with 0.75 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. The batch was concentrated, and lyophilization of the residue from dioxane/water gave 5 mg (76% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.7 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.69 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=1059 (M+H)⁺.

Example 118 N-(6-{[(5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate

38 mg (41 μmol) of Intermediate 248 were first converted into the N-hydroxysuccinimide ester. 72 mg of the crude product obtained were taken up in 5 ml of DMF and admixed with 24 mg (100 μmol) of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and 23 μL of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight, and then admixed again with 16 mg of N²-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and 12 μL of N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and subsequently treated in an ultrasound bath for a further 2 hours. The batch was then concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC. Lyophilization from acetonitrile/water gave 20 mg (50% of theory) of the protected intermediate of the title compound.

15 mg (12 μmol) of this intermediate were subsequently taken up in 3 ml of dichloromethane and admixed with 1 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. After 40 minutes of stirring at RT, a further 1.5 ml of trifluoroacetic acid were added and the batch was treated in an ultrasound bath for 1 hour. Thereafter the batch was concentrated, and lyophilization of the residue from dioxane/water gave 13 mg (90% of theory) of the title compound.

HPLC (Method 12): R_(t)=1.5 min;

LC-MS (Method 1): R_(t)=0.68 min; MS (ESIpos): m/z=990 (M+H)⁺.

C: EVALUATION OF BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY

The biological effect of the compounds of the invention can be demonstrated by the assays described below

C-1. In Vitro Cell Proliferation Tests

The cytotoxic activity of the conjugates of the invention was tested in an in vitro cell proliferation test. For this purpose, a mammalian cell which expresses either the target molecule of the binder endogenously or recombinantly was incubated with the conjugate of the invention. Cell proliferation was determined after an incubation time of several hours to several days, on the basis of the cell count in comparison to a control to which no conjugate was added. As further controls it is possible to add the unconjugated toxophore alone, or to use cells which do not express the target molecule of the binder. The cell count was determined by methods known to the skilled person, as for example by counting or through the use of an assay kit which allows the cell count to be determined via an ATP measurement (e.g. ATPlite™, Perkin-Elmer). In this way the IC₅₀ of the conjugates of the invention was ascertained. By comparing the IC₅₀ of the conjugate in measurements on cells which carry the target molecule of the binder, and non-carrying cells, it was possible to determine the selectivity of the conjugate.

C-2. Determination of the Antiproliferative Activity of Anti-Mesothelin ADC in the Human Colonic Carcinoma Cell Line HT29

A defined number of cells from the human colonic carcinoma cell line HT29 wt (2500 c/well, wildtype) was seeded out into a 96-well MTP in complete medium (10% FCS-RPMI) and incubated overnight at 37° C./5% carbon dioxide. In parallel to this, transfected HT29 cells which stably express mesothelin were plated out in complete medium in a 96-well MTP and incubated overnight (2500c/well; 37° C./5% carbon dioxide).

After 18 hours, the seeding medium was replaced by fresh medium with 10% FCS. Treatment commenced with the addition of the compounds of the invention. The transfected cells and the HT29 wt cells were treated identically here.

For the substances under investigation, dose-effect curves were determined in a concentration range of 10⁻⁵ M-10⁻¹⁴ M (1:10 dilution series).

Incubation times of 48 h-96 h were selected.

Proliferation was detected using the MTT assay (ATCC, Manassas, Va., USA, Catalogue No. 30-1010K). At the end of the selected incubation time, the HT29 wt cells were incubated with MTT for 4 h, followed by lysis of the cells overnight by addition of the detergent.

The dye formed was detected at 570 nm.

The proliferation of cells which were not treated with test substance but were otherwise identically treated was defined as the 100% figure. The data obtained from this test represents triplicate determinations, and at least two independent experiments were carried out.

Table 3 lists the IC₅₀ values') of representative working examples from this assay: ¹) The activity data reported relate to the working examples described in the present experimental section, with the drug/mAB ratios indicated. The values may possibly deviate for different drug/mAB ratios.

TABLE 3 HT29 meso⁺ HT29 wt Example IC₅₀ [nM] IC₅₀ [nM] 1 0.17 5.3 2 0.4 162 3 5 22 4 1 13 5 0.06 8 5 0.16 5.4 6 0.019 0.27 7 20 >300 8 0.03 1 9 0.11 1.4 10 0.14 3.3 11 1.5 8.6 12 0.015 11 13 2 9 14 0.07 20 15 0.02 2 16 0.6 11 17 0.05 8 18 25 221 19 9 >50 20 0.2 0.29 21 0.35 3 22 0.8 3.6 23 1.1 6 24 0.5 5 25 4.4 14 26 0.02 1.4 27 24 >1000 28 0.3 31 29 6 14 30 0.2 2 31 0.45 >500 32 0.9 3 33 0.01 0.2 34 0.06 3.1 35 2.6 60 36 0.35 1.1 37 38 167 38 52 89 39 0.6 >500 40 0.013 4.9 41 25 >500 42 0.2 0.2 43 1.7 6.3 44 0.27 1.6 45 2 44 46 3 500 47 7.2 294 48 10 32 49 1.8 0.9 50 0.6 1.4 51 0.8 15 52 3 2 53 0.74 9.2 54 0.09 1.1 55 0.002 0.28 56 0.7 162 57 0.018 4 58 0.4 2.5 59 0.6 4.1 60 0.06 10 61 9.2 46 71 22 90 72 1.5 >1000 73 2 227 74 5.3 57 75 0.13 672 76 0.09 769 77 3.3 >1000 78 2.1 219 79 0.03 199 80 0.25 317 81 1.6 3000 82 0.04 10 83 0.3 >1000 84 70 >1000 85 6.8 >1000 86 43 >1000 87 0.27 554 88 0.3 54 89 2.7 74 90 7.4 135 91 13 >1000 92 5.6 18 93 425 >1000 94 3.1 33 95 <0.1 0.15 96 >1000 >1000 97 4.1 >1000 98 30 >1000 99 2.2 >1000 100 0.5 >500 101 4.6 >500 102 0.09 839 103 0.18 602 104 177 >500 108 1.3 16 109 0.06 10 110 3.1 >500 111 0.02 14 112 1.6 >500 113 0.04 >500 114 7 >500 115 15 >500

C-3. Determination of the Effect on Tubulin Polymerization

Cancer cells are denatured cells which frequently lead to the formation of tumours also as a result of increased cell division. Microtubuli form the spindle fibres of the spindle apparatus and are an essential constituent of the cell cycle. The regulated construction and breakdown of microtubuli allows the precise division of the chromosomes among the daughter cells, and constitutes a continuously dynamic process. Disruption to this dynamic process results in incorrect cell division and ultimately in cell death. The increased cell division of cancer cells, however, also makes them particularly sensitive towards spindle fibre poisons, which constitute a fixed constituent of chemotherapy. Spindle fibre poisons such as paclitaxel or epothilone lead to a sharply increased polymerization rate of the microtubuli, while vinca alkaloids or else monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) lead to a sharply reduced polymerization rate of the microtubuli. In both cases, the necessary dynamism of the cell cycle is critically disrupted. The compounds investigated in the context of the present invention result in a reduced polymerization rate of the microtubuli.

Tubulin polymerization was investigated using the “Fluorescence-based Microtubule Polymerisation Assay Kit” from Cytoskeleton (Denver, Colo., USA; order number: BK011). With this assay, GTP is added to unpolymerized tubulin, allowing polymerization to take place spontaneously. The assay is based on the binding of the fluorophore 4′,6-di-amidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) to tubulin. Free and bound DAPI can be differentiated on the basis of different emission spectra. Since DAPI exhibits a significantly high affinity for polymerized tubulin in comparison to non-polymerized tubulin, the tubulin polymerization can be followed via the increase in the fluorescence of bound DAPI fluorophores.

For the implementation of this assay, the compounds of the invention, in solution in DMSO, were diluted from their initial concentration of 10 mM to 1 μM in water. In addition to the buffer control, paclitaxel, with a polymerization-increasing effect, and vinblastin, with a polymerization inhibiting effect, were run additionally as assay controls. Measurement was carried out using 96-well plates with a half base area. The kinetics of the tubulin polymerization were monitored in a Fluorimeter at 37° C. for 1 hour. The excitation wavelength was 355 nm, and emission was monitored at 460 nm. For the region of linear increase within the first 10 minutes, a calculation was made of the change in fluorescence per minute (ΔF/min), which represents the polymerization rate of the microtubuli. The potency of the test substances was quantified on the basis of their respective reduction of the polymerization rate.

The reduction in the tubulin polymerization rate occurs in dependence on the concentration of the test substance added. Whereas the addition of 100 μM MMAF causes complete cessation of polymerization, the addition of 1 μM MMAF leads to a reduction in the polymerization rate of 40-45%, where a comparison of the activity of different substances is shown at best. The compound from Example 64 inhibited the polymerization rate to an extent of 41% at 1 μM. The compounds from Examples 62-70 and 105-107 exhibited a level of tubulin polymerization inhibition comparable with MMAF.

The value for the inhibition of MMAF at a concentration of 1 μM is set as being 100%.

Table 6 gives data for the inhibition of tubulin polymerization by representative working examples.

TABLE 6 Tubulin polymerization in the presence of toxophore in [%]. Working Concentration of Tubulin polymerization rate example toxophore [μM] at 1 μM MMAF set at 100% MMAF 1 100 MMAF 10 34 MMAF 100 0 105 1 45 105 10 1 106 1 80 106 10 14 107 1 60 107 10 0 62 1 88 62 10 25 63 1 109 63 10 27 64 1 120 65 1 117 65 10 64 66 1 107 66 10 25 67 1 121 67 10 35 68 1 111 68 10 45 69 1 110 107 1 78 107 10 24 116 1 102 116 10 31 117 1 88 117 10 21 118 1 90 118 10 17

The MMAF toxophore and the working examples inhibit tubulin polymerization as a function of their concentration. At 100 μM MMAF, the tubulin polymerization is inhibited completely. Working Example 105 inhibits the tubulin polymerization rate at 1 μM to 45% of the value measured for 1 μM MMAF.

C-4. In Vitro Tests for Determining Cell Permeability

The cell permeability of a substance can be investigated by means of in vitro testing in a flux assay using Caco-2 cells [M. D. Troutman and D. R. Thakker, Pharm. Res. 20 (8), 1210-1224 (2003)]. For this purpose, the cells were cultured for 15-16 days on 24-well filter plates. For the determination of permeation, the respective working example was applied in a HEPES buffer to the cells either apically (A) or basally (B) and incubated for 2 hours. After 0 hours and after 2 hours, samples were taken from the cis and trans compartments. The samples were separated by HPLC (Agilent 1200, Böblingen, Germany) using reverse phase columns. The HPLC system was coupled via a Turbo Ion Spray Interface to a Triple Quadropol mass spectrometer API 4000 (Applied Biosystems Applera, Darmstadt, Germany). The permeability was evaluated on the basis of a P_(app) value, which was calculated using the formula published by Schwab et al. [D. Schwab et al., J. Med. Chem. 46, 1716-1725 (2003)].

Of critical importance for toxophores which are released intracellularly is the permeability from B to A [P_(app) (B-A)]: the lower this permeability, the longer the residence time of the working example in the cell following intracellular release, and hence also the longer the time available for interaction with the biochemical target (in this case: tubulin).

Table 4 below sets out permeability data for representative working examples from this assay:

TABLE 4 P_(app) (B-A) Working example [nm/s] 62 2 63 1.6 64 2.5 65 5 66 1 68 7 105 2 106 1 116 1.8 117 1.5

The working examples exhibit a low permeability from B to A [P_(app) (B-A) and therefore have a long residence time in the CaCo-2 cells. In comparison, monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) and monomethylauristatin F (MMAF) in this test exhibit a P_(app) (B-A) value of 73 nm/s, and therefore have a significantly shorter residence time in the Caco-2 cells.

C-5. In Vitro Tests for Determining the Substrate Properties for P-Glycoprotein (P-gp)

Many tumour cells express transporter proteins for drugs, and this frequently accompanies the development of resistance towards cytostatics. Substances which are not substrates of such transporter proteins, such as P-glycoprotein (P-gp) or BCRP, for example, could therefore exhibit an improved activity profile.

The substrate properties of a substance for P-gp (ABCB1) were determined by means of a flux assay using LLC-PK1 cells which overexpress P-gp (L-MDR1 cells) [A. H. Schinkel et al., J. Clin. Invest. 96, 1698-1705 (1995)]. For this purpose, the LLC-PK1 cells or L-MDR1 cells were cultured on 96-well filter plates for 3-4 days. For determination of the permeation, the respective test substance, alone or in the presence of an inhibitor (such as Ivermectin or Verapamil, for example), was applied in a HEPES buffer to the cells either apically (A) or basally (B) and incubated for 2 hours. After 0 hours and after 2 hours, samples were taken from the cis and trans compartments. The samples were separated by HPLC using reverse phase columns. The HPLC system was coupled via a Turbo Ion Spray Interface to a Triple Quadropol mass spectrometer API 3000 (Applied Biosystems Applera, Darmstadt, Germany). The permeability was evaluated on the basis of a P_(app) value which was calculated using the formula published by Schwab et al. [D. Schwab et al., J. Med. Chem. 46, 1716-1725 (2003)].

Of critical importance for toxophores which are released intracellularly is the permeability from B to A [P_(app) (B-A)]: the lower this permeability, the longer the residence time of the working example in the cell following intracellular release, and hence also the longer the time available for interaction with the biochemical target (in this case: tubulin).

Table 5 below lists permeability data for representative working examples from this assay, which was carried out in L-MDR1 cells:

TABLE 5 P_(app) (B-A) Working example [nm/s] 62 3 63 3.6 64 2.1 65 3.6 66 4 68 2 105 6 106 4

The working examples exhibit a low permeability from B to A [P_(app) (B-A) and therefore have a long residence time in the L-MDR1 cells.

C-6. Pharmacokinetics in the HT29 Tumour Model with Mesothelin-Transfected and Non-Transfected HT29 Cells

Following intravenous administration of 16 mg/kg of Example 5, the plasma concentrations and tumour concentrations of Example 5 and also of potential metabolites such as, for example, of Example 64 were measured. In the animals with mesothelin-transfected tumours, the area under the curve (AUC) for the compound from Example 64 in plasma was about 0.50 mg*h/l; in the tumour, the exposure of the compound from Example 64 was about 400 times higher (AUC=203 mg*h/L). In the animals with nontransfected tumour animals, the exposure of Example 64 in plasma was identical to the exposure in plasma in animals with transfected tumours. In contrast, the AUC in the tumour in the nontransfected animals was about 8 times lower than in the transfected animals. This shows a distinct targeting effect in the tumour in the presence of the antigen.

Analysis for Quantifying the Compound from Example 64

The measurement of the compound from Example 64 in plasma and tumour took place following precipitation of the proteins with methanol, by means of high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to a tandem mass spectrometer (MS).

For the processing of 100 μL of plasma, it was admixed with 400 μL of methanol and 10 μL of internal standard (ISTD, 50 ng/mL in methanol) and shaken for 10 seconds. After centrifuging for 5 minutes at 16 000 g, 250 μL of supernatant were transferred to an autosampler vial, which was made up with 250 μL of ammonium acetate buffer (AAC, 10 mM, pH 6.8) and shaken again.

For the processing of a tumour, it was admixed with 4 times the amount of methanol. In a Tissuelyser II (Quiagen), the sample was comminuted at 30 impacts per minute for 6 minutes and then centrifuged off at 16 000 g for 5 minutes. 50 μL of the supernatant were transferred to an autosampler vial and made up with 50 μL of ammonium acetate buffer (10 mM, pH 6.8) and with 5 μL of ISTD. After again being shaken, the tumour sample was ready for measurement.

The measurement of both matrix samples took place, lastly, on the HPLC-coupled, atmospheric pressure ionization/tandem mass spectrometer by means of a Turbo Ion Spray Interface (TISP) on an API4000 instrument from SCIEX. The m/z transitions measured were as follows:

Example 64 (quantifier) 614.652→570.9 Example 64 (qualifier 1) 614.652→555.0 Example 64 (qualifier 2) 614.652→500.4 Internal standard (ISTD) 726.665→694.5

HPLC/LC-MSMS (TISP) analysis ran on an HP1100 pump (Agilent) with a Gemini column (5 μm C18 110 A, 50×3 mm, Phenomenex). Under the following gradient conditions: flow rate 0.4 mL/min; gradient: 0.0 min-1.0 min 10% acetonitrile/90% AAC, 1.0 min-3.0 min 10% acetonitrile/90% AAC→50% acetonitrile/50% AAC, 3.0 min-5.5 min 50% acetonitrile/50% AAC, 5.5 min-5.6 min 50% acetonitrile/50% AAC→10% acetonitrile/90% AAC, 5.6 min-6.0 min 10% acetonitrile/90% AAC.

For calibration, plasma samples were admixed with concentrations of 0.5-2000 μg/L. The detection limit (LOQ) was 2 μg/L. The linear range extended from 2 to 1000 μg/L

For the calibration of the tumour samples, the supernatant of untreated tumours was admixed with concentrations of 0.5-200 μg/L. The detection limit was 5 μg/L. The linear range extended from 5 to 200 μg/L.

Quality controls for validity testing contained 5 and 50 μg/L, with an additional 500 μg/L in plasma. The concentrations found for these samples deviated by up to 20% from the intended value (data not attached).

C-7. Activity Test In Vivo

The activity of the conjugates of the invention was tested in vivo by means for example of xenograft models. The skilled person knows of methods in the prior art for testing the activity of the compounds of the invention (see, for example, WO 2005/081711; Polson et al., Cancer Res. 2009 Mar. 15; 69(6):2358-64). For this purpose, for example, rodents (e.g. mice) were implanted with a tumour cell line which expresses the target molecule of the binder. The implanted animals were subsequently administered either a conjugate of the invention or a control antibody, or isotonic salt solution. Administration took place singly or more often. Tumour size was determined after an incubation time of several days, in a comparison of conjugate-treated animals and the control group. The conjugate-treated animals showed a lower tumour size.

C-7a. Testing of Anti-Mesothelin ADCs in Experimental Tumours in the Mouse

Human tumour cells which express mesothelin are injected subcutaneously into the flank of immunosuppressed mice, such as nude mice or SCID mice. 1-10 million cells are detached from the cell culture, centrifuged and resuspended with 100 μl of medium or 1:1 medium/Matrigel. The cell suspension is injected beneath the skin of the mouse.

Within a few days, a tumour grows. Treatment begins no earlier than at a tumour size of 20 mm². In order to investigate the effect on tumours that are already established, the treatment may also be commenced only at a tumour size of 50-100 mm².

Treatment with ADCs takes place via the intravenous route into the caudal vein of the mouse. The ADC is dissolved in PBS and is administered with a volume of 5 ml/kg.

The treatment scheme is governed by the pharmacokinetics of the antibody. As a standard, treatment takes place three times following every fourth day. Treatment, however, may also be continued further, or a second cycle with three days of treatment may follow at a later point in time.

As a standard basis, 8 animals are used per treatment group. This number may be higher if particularly strong fluctuations in tumour growth or after treatment are anticipated. As well as the groups which receive the active substances, one group, as a control group, is treated only with the buffer, in accordance with the same scheme.

In the course of the experiment, the area of the tumour is measured regularly using a sliding caliper in two dimensions (length/width).

At the end of the experiment, the tumours are removed and weighed. The ratio of the average tumour weights for the therapy group (T) to the control group (C) is expressed as T/C.

C-7b. Activity in the HT29 Colonic Carcinoma Tumour Model with Mesothelin-Transfected HT29 Cells

One million HT29 cells (stably transfected with mesothelin) are inoculated subcutaneously into the flank of NMRI nude mice. Treatment begins intravenously with an average tumour size of 30 mm² on day 6 (day 6, 10, 14). Following the treatment, the tumour growth is monitored up to day 26. For reasons of animal protection law, the animals of the control group must be properly sacrificed on day 26, owing to the large tumours.

The ADCs bring about a distinct inhibition of tumour growth. On day 26, the experiment is ended and the tumours of all the animals are weighed. From this, T/C is calculated, as the tumour weight of the treatment group in relation to the control group.

TABLE 7 ADC Dose T/C Vehicle — 1 Example 60 5 mg/kg 0.32 Example 81 5 mg/kg 0.33 C-7c. Activity in the Ovcar3 Ovarian Carcinoma Tumour Model

Three million Ovcar3 cells are inoculated subcutaneously into the flank of NMRI nude mice.

Treatment begins intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg with an average tumour size of 40 mm² on day 49 (day 38, 42, 46 and day 70, 74). Following the treatment, the tumour growth is monitored up to day 78. At the end of the experiment, the tumours are removed and weighed.

The ADCs bring about a marked inhibition of tumour growth. On day 78, the experiment is ended and the tumours of all of the animals are weighed. From this, T/C is calculated, as the tumour weight of the treatment group in relation to the control group.

TABLE 8 ADC Dose T/C Vehicle — 1 Example 60  5 mg/kg 0.3 Example 81  5 mg/kg 0.23 Example 60 10 mg/kg 0.32 Example 81 10 mg/kg 0.16 C-7D. Activity in the NCI-H322 Pulmonary Carcinoma Tumour Model, which Expresses Mesothelin Endogenously. Treatment Scheme q4dx3.

Five million NCI-H322 cells are inoculated subcutaneously into the flank of NMRI nude mice. Treatment begins intravenously with a tumour size of about 50 mm² on day 21 (day 21, 25, 29). Following the treatment, the tumour growth is monitored up to day 42. For reasons of animal protection law, the animals of the control group must be properly sacrificed on day 42, owing to the large tumours.

The ADCs bring about a distinct inhibition of tumour growth. On day 42, the experiment is ended and the tumours of all the animals are weighed. From this, T/C is calculated, as the tumour weight of the treatment group in relation to the control group.

TABLE 9 ADC Dose T/C Vehicle — 1 Example 60 5 mg/kg 0.31 Example 60 15 mg/kg  0.09 Example 81 5 mg/kg 0.09 C-7e. Activity in the NCI-H322 Pulmonary Carcinoma Tumour Model which Expresses Mesothelin Endogenously. Treatment Scheme: Single Administration.

Five million NCI-H322 cells are inoculated subcutaneously into the flank of NMRI nude mice. Treatment with the ADCs or vehicle takes place intravenously once at a tumour size of about 45 mm² on day 22. Following the treatment, the tumour growth is monitored. For reasons of animal protection law, the animals of the control group must be properly sacrificed on day 50, owing to the large tumours.

The ADCs bring about a marked inhibition of tumour growth. The tumour areas (length×width) on day 50 are used in order to determine the T/C.

TABLE 10 ADC Dose T/C Vehicle — 1 Example 60  5 mg/kg 1x 0.73 Example 81  5 mg/kg 1x 0.33 Example 60 15 mg/kg 1x 0.32 Example 81 15 mg/kg 1x 0.23

D. WORKING EXAMPLES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

The compounds of the invention can be converted as follows into pharmaceutical preparations:

i.v. Solution:

The compound of the invention is dissolved at a concentration below the saturation solubility in a physiologically tolerated solvent (e.g. isotonic saline solution, D-PBS, or a formulation with glycine and sodium chloride in citrate buffer with addition of polysorbate 80). The solution is subjected to sterile filtration and dispensed into sterile and pyrogen-free injection containers.

i.v. Solution:

The compounds of the invention can be converted into the administration forms cited. This can be accomplished in a known way by “mixing with” or “dissolving in” inert, non-toxic, pharmaceutically suitable excipients (e.g. buffer substances, stabilizers, solubilizers, preservatives). The following, for example, may be present: amino acids (glycine, histidine, methionine, arginine, lysine, leucine, isoleucine, threonine, glutamic acid, phenylalanine and others), sugars and related compounds (glucose, saccharose, mannitol, trehalose, sucrose, mannose, lactose, sorbitol), glycerol, sodium salts, potassium, ammonium salts and calcium salts (e.g. sodium chloride, potassium chloride or disodiumhydrogenphosphate and many others), acetate/acetic acid buffer systems, phosphate buffer systems, citric acid and citrate buffer systems, trometamol (TRIS and TRIS salts), Polysorbates (e.g. Polysorbate 80 and Polysorbate 20), Poloxamers (e.g. Poloxamer 188 and Poloxamer 171), Macrogols (PEG derivatives, e.g. 3350), Triton X-100, EDTA salts, glutathione, albumins (e.g. human), urea, benzyl alcohol, phenol, chlorocresol, metacresol, benzalkonium chloride and many others.

Lyophilizate for Subsequent Conversion into an i.v., s.c. or i.m. Solution:

Alternatively the compounds of the invention may be converted into a stable lyophilizate (possibly with the aid of abovementioned excipients) and, before being administered, reconstituted with a suitable solvent (e.g. injection-grade water, isotonic saline solution) and administered. 

1. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia)

in which n is a number from 1 to 50, AK is a binder, the group §-G-L¹-B-L²-§§ is a linker, where § marks the linkage site with the group AK and §§ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 2. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) according to claim 1, in which n is a number from 1 to 50, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is a binder which is bonded via a sulphur atom of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is a binder which is bonded via a nitrogen atom of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

where #¹ marks the linkage site with the sulphur atom of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, B¹ is a group of the formula

in which ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A), ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B), L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B), R³³ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl, R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, and where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², P is O or NH, L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl, R²⁸ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl, Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or of its homologues or isomers, R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle, R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³⁶ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)-alkylcarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl, R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidine ring, L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, D is a group of the formula

in which #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 3. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) according to claim 1 or 2, in which n is a number from 1 to 20, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

in which #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, B¹ is a group of the formula

in which ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A), ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B), L⁵ is a bond, L⁶ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which ##⁷ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, ##⁸ marks the linkage site with L^(1B), R³³ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, R³⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, R²⁹ is hydrogen, R³⁰ is hydrogen, R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R³² is hydrogen or methyl, L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, and where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl, R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁴ is hydrogen, R¹⁵ is hydrogen, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, R¹⁸ is hydrogen, R¹⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or 1-methylpropan-1-yl, R²⁰ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R²² is hydrogen or methyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a cyclopropyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, R²⁷ is hydrogen, R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R³⁶ and R³⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidine ring, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 4. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) according to any of claims 1 to 3, in which n is a number from 1 to 10, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody B01-3, B01-10, M31-B01 or D02-6, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody B01-3, B01-10, M31-B01 or D02-6 or the light and heavy chain of the antibody B01-3, B01-10, M31-B01 or D02-6, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

in which #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number 2 or 3, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

* marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is methyl, R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R²² is hydrogen or methyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a cyclopropyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen, R³⁶ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, R³⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 5. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) according to any of claims 1 to 4, in which n is a number from 1 to 10, AK is AK₂ where AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G, G is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, B is a bond, L² is linear (C₃-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹ in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen, R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl, R³⁵ is methyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 6. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (Ia) according to any of claims 1 to 4, in which n is a number from 1 to 10, AK is AK₁, where AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, G is a group of the formula

where #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

where m is a number 2 or 3, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is methyl, R²⁸ is hydrogen, methylcarbonyl or tert-butyloxycarbonyl, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, L² is linear (C₃-C₅)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen, R⁹ is hydrogen or benzyl, R³⁵ is methyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 7. Compounds of the formula (XXXa)

in which Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of the side chain to a carbon atom of the succinimide, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, B¹ is a group of the formula

in which ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A), ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B), L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁶ is a bond, R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, and where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², P is O or NH, L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁴ is a bond, Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or of its homologues or isomers, R²⁰ hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle, R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T2, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 8. Compounds of the formula (XXXa) according to claim 7, in which Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number 2 or 3, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, B¹ is a group of the formula

in which ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A), ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B), L⁵ is a bond, L⁶ is a bond, R²⁹ is hydrogen, R³⁰ is hydrogen, R³¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R³² is hydrogen or methyl, L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, and where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond, R¹⁴ is hydrogen, R¹⁵ is hydrogen, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form piperazinyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site to —CHCH₂phenyl, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 9. Compounds of the formula (XXXa) according to either of claim 7 or 8, in which Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of the side chain via a carbon atom of the succinimide, L¹ is a bond or linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond, L⁴ is a bond, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, R⁸ is hydrogen, R⁹ is hydrogen, R³⁵ is methyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 10. Compounds of the formula (XXXI)

in which L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, L^(1A) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, B¹ is a group of the formula

in which ##⁵ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1A), ##⁶ marks the linkage site with the group L^(1B), L⁵ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁶ is a bond, R²⁹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²⁹ and R³⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R³¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R³² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R³¹ and R³² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, L^(1B) is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl, and where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², P is O or NH, Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or of its homologues or isomers, R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle, R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected independently of one another from the group consisting of methyl, hydroxy and benzyl, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, D is a group of the formula

in which #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R² is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁴ is isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl, 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzyl, 1-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

#⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 11. Compounds of the formula (XXXI) according to claim 10, in which L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or a group of the formula

where m is a number 2 or 3, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², R¹⁸ is hydrogen, R¹⁹ is methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or 1-methylpropan-1-yl, R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R²² is hydrogen or methyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a cyclopropyl ring, R²⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a phenyl ring, D is a group of the formula

in which #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHCH₂phenyl, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R³⁵ is methyl or hydroxy, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 12. Compounds of the formula (XXXI) according to either of claim 10 or 11, in which L¹ is a bond, B is a bond, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷ or —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, R⁸ is hydrogen, R⁹ is hydrogen, R³⁵ is methyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 13. Compounds of the formulae (XXXa) and (XXXI) selected from the following group: N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, N-[6-(3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulphanyl}-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)hexyl]-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, N-(6-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(2S)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-(1,2-oxazinan-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide trifluoroacetate, N-(6-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)-N-methyl-L-valyl-N-[(3R,4S,5S)-1-{(2S)-2-[(1R,2R)-3-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl]-N-methyl-L-valinamide, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 14. Binder-drug conjugates of the general formula (I)

in which n is a number from 1 to 50, AK is a binder, the group §-G-L¹-B-L²-§§ is a linker, where § marks the linkage site with the group AK and §§ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 15. Binder-drug conjugates according to claim 14 with the general formula (I), in which n is a number from 1 to 50, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is a binder which is bonded via a sulphur atom of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is a binder which is bonded via a nitrogen atom of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

where #¹ marks the linkage site with the sulphur atom of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl substituents, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², P is O or NH, L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl, Q¹ is a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or of its homologues or isomers, R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle, R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl substituents, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, D has the definitions indicated in claim 14, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 16. Binder-drug conjugates according to claim 14 or 15 of the general formula (I), in which n is a number from 1 to 50, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment and are bonded via a sulphur atom to the group G, AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment and are bonded via a nitrogen atom to the group G, G, L¹, B, L² and D have the definitions indicated in the claim 14 or 15, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 17. Binder-drug conjugates according to any of claims 14 to 16 of the general formula (I), in which n is a number from 1 to 20, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

in which #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is methyl, Q¹ is a 4- to 6-membered carbocycle or piperidine-1,4-diyl, R¹⁴ is hydrogen, R¹⁵ is hydrogen, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, R¹⁸ is hydrogen, R¹⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, propan-2-yl, 2-methylpropan-1-yl or 1-methylpropan-1-yl, R²⁰ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R²² is hydrogen or methyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a cyclopropyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 18. Binder-drug conjugates according to any of claims 14 to 17 of the general formula (I) in which n is a number from 1 to 10, AK is AK₁ or AK₂ where AK₁ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G, G when AK=AK₁, is a group of the formula

in which #¹ marks the linkage site with the cysteine residue of the binder, #² marks the linkage site with the group L¹, or when AK=AK₂, is carbonyl, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where m is a number 2 or 3, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is methyl, Q¹ is piperidine-1,4-diyl, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or methyl, R²² is hydrogen or methyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a cyclopropyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl, D is a group of the formula

where #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)phenyl, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 19. Process for preparing the compounds of the invention according to any of claims 14 to 18, of the general formula (I), characterized in that a solution of the binder in a buffer [A] is admixed with a suitable reducing agent, such as, for example, dithiothreitol or tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride, and is subsequently reacted with a compound of the formula (II)

in which D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to 5, to give a compound of the formula (I-A)

in which n, AK₁, D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to 5, or [B] is reacted with a compound of the formula (III)

in which D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to 5, to give a compound of the formula (I-B)

in which n, AK₂, D, L¹, B and L² each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to
 5. 20. Compounds prepared by the process according to claim 19 or 54, where AK₁ and AK₂ is an antibody which comprises the six CDR sequences of the antibody MF-Ta, the variable light and variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta or the light and heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 21. Compounds of the formula (XXX)

in which Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of the side chain to a carbon atom of the succinimide, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₁-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₁-C₁₀)-alkandiyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl substituents, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², P is O or NH, L³ is a bond or (C₂-C₄)-alkanediyl, L⁴ is a bond or a group of the formula

in which *** marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, **** marks the linkage site with L², R²⁵ is hydrogen or methyl, Q¹ is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered aza heterocycle, Q² is a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle or a 4- to 7-membered aza heterocycle, R¹⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁵ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁴ and R¹⁵ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, R¹⁸ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R¹⁹ is hydrogen or the side group of a natural α-amino acid or of its homologues or isomers, R²⁰ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R¹⁹ and R²⁰ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a pyrrolidinyl ring, R²¹ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²² is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, or R²¹ and R²² together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3- to 7-membered carbocycle, R²³ is (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, R²⁷ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)-alkyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number from 2 to 6, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, where (C₂-C₁₀)-alkanediyl may be substituted by 1 to 4 methyl substituents, and where two carbon atoms of the alkanediyl chain in 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4 relation to one another, with inclusion of any carbon atoms situated between them, may be bridged to form a (C₃-C₆)-cycloalkyl ring or a phenyl ring, D is a group of the formula

in which #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, tert-butyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, or R⁸ and R⁹ together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 4- to 7-membered heterocycle, R¹⁰ is benzoyl R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)-T², R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R²⁶ is hydrogen or hydroxy, T² is phenyl, benzyl, 1H-indol-3-yl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 22. Compounds of the formula (XXX) according to claim 21, in which Cys is a cysteine residue which is bonded via the sulphur atom of the side chain to a carbon atom of the succinimide, L¹ is a bond, linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where m is a number from 2 to 6, ##¹ marks the linkage site with the group G, ##² marks the linkage site with the group B, where (C₂-C₆)-alkandiyl may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl substituents, B is a bond or a group of the formula

where * marks the linkage site with L¹, ** marks the linkage site with L², L³ is a bond or ethane-1,2-diyl, L⁴ is a bond, R¹⁴ is hydrogen, R¹⁵ is hydrogen, R¹⁶ is hydrogen or methyl, R¹⁷ is hydrogen or methyl, or R¹⁶ and R¹⁷ together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a piperazinyl ring, R²³ is methyl, R²⁴ is hydrogen or methyl, L² is linear (C₂-C₆)-alkanediyl or is a group of the formula

where p is a number 2 or 3, ##³ marks the linkage site with the group B, ##⁴ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, D is a group of the formula

in which #³ marks the linkage site with the nitrogen atom, R¹ is hydrogen, R² is 1-hydroxyethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R¹ and R² together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁴ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁵ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, the ring A with the N—O moiety present therein is a mono- or bicyclic, optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula

in which #⁶ marks the linkage site with the carbonyl group, R⁶ is hydrogen, hydroxy or benzyloxy, R³ is hydrogen, R⁴ is benzyl, 1-phenylethyl or 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl, or R³ and R⁴ together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropane-1,1-diyl group of the formula

in which #⁷ marks the linkage site with the adjacent nitrogen atom, #⁸ marks the linkage site with the group T¹, T¹ is a group of the formula —C(═O)—OR⁷, —C(═O)—NR⁸R⁹, —C(═O)—NH—NH—R¹⁰ or —CH₂—O—R¹¹, in which R⁷ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, benzyl or adamantylmethyl, R⁸ is hydrogen or methyl, R⁹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or benzyl, R¹⁰ is benzoyl, R¹¹ is benzyl, which may be substituted in the phenyl group by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, R⁵ is hydrogen or a group of the formula

in which #⁹ marks the linkage site with —CHC(R²⁶)phenyl, R¹² is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or a group of the formula —S(O)₂OH, R¹³ is phenyl which may be substituted by methoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, and also their salts, solvates and solvates of the salts.
 23. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6 or 14 to 18 where the binder binds to a cancer target molecule.
 24. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claim 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23, where the binder binds to an extracellular target molecule.
 25. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 24, where the binder binds to an extracellular cancer target molecule.
 26. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 25, where the target molecule, extracellular target molecule, cancer target molecule or extracellular cancer target molecule is a protein.
 27. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 26, where the binder after binding to the extracellular target molecule is internalized by the cell expressing the target molecule.
 28. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 27, where the binder is a binder protein.
 29. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1, 2, 14, 15, 20 or 23 to 28, where the binder is an antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment thereof or an antibody mimetic.
 30. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 29, 10 where the antibody is a monoclonal antibody.
 31. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 and 23 to 30, where the antibody is a human, humanized or chimeric antibody.
 32. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 31, where the antibody is an intact or a modified intact antibody.
 33. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 32, where the antibody is an antibody of the IgG class.
 34. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 33, where the binder binds to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of EGF receptor (NP_(—)005219.2), mesothelin (Q13421-3), C4.4a (NP_(—)055215.2) and carboanhydrase IX (CA IX; NP_(—)001207.2).
 35. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 34, where the binder binds specifically to an extracellular cancer target molecule which is selected from the group consisting of EGF receptor (NP_(—)005219.2), mesothelin (Q13421-3), C4.4a (NP_(—)055215.2) and carboanhydrase IX (CA IX; NP_(—)001207.2).
 36. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 35, where the antibody binds to C4.4a.
 37. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 36, where the antibody binds to mesothelin and exhibits invariant binding.
 38. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 37, where the antibody binds specifically to mesothelin.
 39. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 6, 14 to 18 or 23 to 38, where the binder is an anti-mesothelin antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment which comprises the amino acid sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the amino acid sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of an antibody described in WO 2009068204-A1 (Table 7; pages 61-63).
 40. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 3, 14 to 17 or 23 to 39, where the antimesothelin antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment is selected from the group consisting of anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-J, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MOR06640, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MF-226, and anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequences of the three CDR regions of the light chain and the sequences of the three CDR regions of the heavy chain of the antibody MOR06626.
 41. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 3, 14 to 17 or 23 to 40, where the antimesothelin antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment is selected from the group consisting of anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-Ta, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-J, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MOR06640, anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MF-226, and anti-mesothelin antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof which comprise the sequence of the variable light chain and the sequence of the variable heavy chain of the antibody MOR06626.
 42. Antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments which bind to mesothelin, where the antibody sequence comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:404 and the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO:405.
 43. Antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments which bind to mesothelin, where the antibody sequence comprises the amino acid sequence of the variable heavy chain which is encoded by the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO:406, and the amino acid sequence of the variable light chain which is encoded by the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO:407.
 44. Antibodies which bind to mesothelin, where the antibody sequence comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:408 and the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO:409.
 45. Antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments according to any of claims 42 to 44, which bind specifically to mesothelin.
 46. Binder-drug conjugate according to any of claims 1 to 3, 14 to 17 or 23 to 38, where the anti-mesothelin antibody comprises the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain represented by the sequences SEQ ID NO:408 and the amino acid sequence of the light chain represented by the sequence SEQ ID NO:409.
 47. Binder-drug conjugate or compounds according to any of claim 1 to 18, 21 to 41 or 46 for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of illnesses.
 48. Binder-drug conjugate or a compound according to any of claim 1 to 18, 21 to 41 or 46 for use in a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases.
 49. Binder-drug conjugate or a compound according to any of claim 1 to 18, 21 to 41 or 46 for producing a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases.
 50. Medicament comprising a binder-drug conjugate or a compound according to any of claims 1 to 18, 21 to 41 or 46 to 48, in combination with an inert, non-toxic, pharmaceutically suitable excipient.
 51. Medicament comprising a binder-drug conjugate or a compound according to any of claims 1 to 18, 21 to 41 or 46 to 48, in combination with one or more anti-hyperproliferative, cytostatic or cytotoxic substances.
 52. Medicament according to claim 50 or 51 for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases.
 53. Method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases in humans and animals, using an effective amount of at least one binder-drug conjugate or a compound according to any of claims 1 to 18 or 21 to 41, or of a medicament as defined in either of claims 50 and
 51. 54. Process for preparing the compounds of the invention according to any of claims 1 to 6, of the general formula (Ia), characterized in that a solution of the binder in a buffer [A] is admixed with a suitable reducing agent, such as, for example, dithiothreitol or tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride, and is subsequently reacted with a compound of the formula (IIa)

in which D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to 6, to give a compound of the formula (Ia-A)

in which n, AK₁, D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to
 6. or [B] is reacted with a compound of the formula (IIIa)

in which D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to 6, to give a compound of the formula (Ia-B)

in which n, AK₂, D, L¹, B, L² and R³⁵ each have the definitions indicated in claims 1 to
 6. 55. Binder-drug conjugates selected from the following compounds:

where in each case n is a number from 2 to 8, preferably 2 to 5, AK₁ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the sulphur atom of a cysteine residue of the binder to the group G, AK₂ is a human or humanized antibody or an antigen-binding antibody fragment which binds to mesothelin and is bonded via the NH side group of a lysine residue of the binder to the group G. 